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
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.
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 Johrenia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
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Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
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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,
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Aciphylla simplex,
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Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
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Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
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