Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
janeirensis
ID:
498752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brade

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Arq. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro 34: 118 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498084



Common Names

  • Senaea janeirensis
  • Senaea janeirensis
  • Senaea janeirensis


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Description

Senaea janeirensis (also called Janeir's Senaea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Brazil. It has a single stem with a rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Senaea janeirensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Senaea janeirensis has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Senaea janeirensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plant requires little care.

Where to Find Senaea janeirensis

Senaea janeirensis can be found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods in the eastern United States and Canada.

Senaea janeirensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Senaea janeirensis?

Senaea janeirensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

What is the preferred soil type for Senaea janeirensis?

Senaea janeirensis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the optimal temperature for Senaea janeirensis?

Senaea janeirensis prefers warm temperatures, between 65-80°F (18-27°C).

Species in the Senaea genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References