Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
juncea
ID:
654771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Mathias & Constance

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 11: 4. 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654103



Common Names

  • Juncea Donnellsmithia
  • Donnellsmithia Juncea
  • Juncea


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Synonyms

  • Museniopsis peucedanoides J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]
  • Perideridia peucedanoides (Kunth) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Peucedanum junceum Humb. & Bonpl. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tauschia peucedanoides J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Velaea peucedanoides Drude [unknown]
  • Silaus peucedanoides DC. [unknown]
  • Cnidium peucedanoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Donnellsmithia juncea purpurea (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias & Constance [unknown]
  • Donnellsmithia peucedanoides (Kunth) Mathias & Constance [unknown]
  • Donnellsmithia peucedanoides purpurea (J.M.Coult. & Rose) Mathias & Constance [unknown]
  • Eulophus peucedanoides Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Smyrnium lineare Benth. [unknown]
  • Museniopsis purpurea J.M.Coult. & Rose [unknown]

Description

Donnellsmithia juncea (also called wild custard apple, wild pear, or wild peach, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America. It has large, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Donnellsmithia juncea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Donnellsmithia juncea is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Donnellsmithia juncea: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Donnellsmithia juncea

Donnellsmithia juncea can be found in Mexico, growing in dry areas and open woodlands.

Donnellsmithia juncea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Donnellsmithia juncea?

Donnellsmithia juncea

What is the common name of Donnellsmithia juncea?

Rush-like Donnellsmithia

What type of plant is Donnellsmithia juncea?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2775345: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Mildred Esther Mathias (1906-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mathias' in the authors string.
Lincoln Constance (1909-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Constance' in the authors string.