Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gunnerifolia
ID:
1329711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Díaz) Diazgr. & F.Ávila

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2015-22: 2 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342165



Common Names

  • Jungia gunnerifolia
  • Gunnerifolia Jungia
  • Gunnerifolia Jungi


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Description

Jungia gunnerifolia (also called 'Jungia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jungia gunnerifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jungia gunnerifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, elliptic-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jungia gunnerifolia is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Jungia gunnerifolia

Jungia gunnerifolia can be found in Colombia.

Jungia gunnerifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jungia gunnerifolia?

Jungia gunnerifolia

What is the common name of Jungia gunnerifolia?

Gunner's Jungia

What is the natural habitat of Jungia gunnerifolia?

Tropical moist montane forests

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

Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.
Mauricio Diazgranados (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diazgr.' in the authors string.
F. Ávila: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ávila' in the authors string.