Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monstrosa
ID:
435884

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Soják

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Prír. 148: 209 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435216



Common Names

  • Sajanella Monstrosa
  • Monstrosa Sajanella
  • Monstrosa Bromeliad


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum athamanthicum Adams ex DC. [unknown]
  • Seseli monstrosum Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Athamanta compacta Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Athamanta monstrosa Steph. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Libanotis monstrosa DC. [unknown]
  • Sajania monstrosa (Willd. ex Spreng.) Pimenov [unknown]

Description

Sajanella monstrosa (also called Monstrous Sajanella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Sajanella monstrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a landscape plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sajanella monstrosa are small, yellowish-green, and grow in small clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sajanella monstrosa is a tropical, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, as seeds are not widely available.

Where to Find Sajanella monstrosa

Sajanella monstrosa is native to Thailand, where it is found in the provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

Sajanella monstrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sajanella monstrosa?

Sajanella monstrosa

What type of plant is Sajanella monstrosa?

A succulent

Where is Sajanella monstrosa found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Sajanella genus

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

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847799-1: Based on the initial data import