Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selinoides
ID:
354560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 99 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353892

Common Names

  • Johrenia Selinoides
  • Selinoides' Johrenia
  • Johrenia Selinoides

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Synonyms

  • Eriosynaphe kotschyana Fenzl [unknown]

Description

Johrenia selinoides (also called 'Selinoides Johrenia' or 'Selinoides Johrenias', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Brazil and found in wet forests, often near streams. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with elliptic, opposite leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Johrenia selinoides is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Johrenia selinoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Johrenia selinoides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to encourage growth.

Where to Find Johrenia selinoides

Johrenia selinoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Johrenia selinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Johrenia selinoides?

Johrenia selinoides

What is the common name of Johrenia selinoides?

Selinoid Johrenia

What is the natural habitat of Johrenia selinoides?

Woodlands, scrub, and grasslands

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2329818: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.