Jobinia grandis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
1039551
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Goes & Fontella
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bradea 12: 12 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038889
Common Names
- Jobinia grandis
- Jobinia Grandis
- Jobinia Grandis Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jobinia grandis (also called Gastrocalyx ampullatus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, up to 1.5 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in wet, shady places. It is also found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Uses & Benefits
Jobinia grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jobinia grandis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jobinia grandis is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Seychelles Islands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from the tips of the branches. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. The pot should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Jobinia grandis
Jobinia grandis is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Species in the Jobinia genus
Jobinia hatschbachii, Jobinia lindbergii, Jobinia neei, Jobinia connivens, Jobinia eulaxiflora, Jobinia longicoronata, Jobinia grandis, Jobinia chlorantha, Jobinia paranaensis, Jobinia balslevii, Jobinia campii, Jobinia glossostemma, Jobinia fontellana, Jobinia formosa, Jobinia latipes, Jobinia mazzuchii, Jobinia peruviana, Jobinia samuelssonii, Jobinia schizocorona, Jobinia streptantha, Jobinia tarmensis, Jobinia tiarata, Jobinia trifurcata, Jobinia umbellata, Jobinia canoi,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100362713: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Monique Britto de Goes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goes' in the authors string.