Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
1327487

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) H.Rob., S.C.Keeley & Skvarla

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 39: 62 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339941



Common Names

  • Jeffreycia Usambarensis
  • Usambarensis Jeffreycia
  • Usambarensis Jeffreycia


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Description

Jeffreycia usambarensis (also called Usambara Jeffreycia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and forest margins at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It has a single, erect stem with two lanceolate leaves and a single, terminal flower.

Uses & Benefits

Jeffreycia usambarensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine. It is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and gastrointestinal problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jeffreycia usambarensis has white to pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jeffreycia usambarensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan, Korea, and China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Jeffreycia usambarensis

Jeffreycia usambarensis can be found in Tanzania.

Jeffreycia usambarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jeffreycia usambarensis?

Jeffreycia usambarensis

What is the natural habitat of Jeffreycia usambarensis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

What is the conservation status of Jeffreycia usambarensis?

Least Concern

Species in the Jeffreycia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Sterling C. Keeley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Keeley' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.