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
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.
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 Jungia genus
Jungia stuebelii,
Jungia crenatifolia,
Jungia schuerae,
Jungia beckii,
Jungia axillaris,
Jungia ferruginea,
Jungia karstenii,
Jungia coarctata,
Jungia hirsuta,
Jungia discolor,
Jungia weberbaueri,
Jungia pringlei,
Jungia gracilis,
Jungia sellowii,
Jungia glandulifera,
Jungia sordida,
Jungia rugosa,
Jungia paniculata,
Jungia fistulosa,
Jungia vitocensis,
Jungia pauciflora,
Jungia fistulosa,
Jungia woodii,
Jungia spectabilis,
Jungia calyculata,
Jungia sordida,
Jungia floribunda,
Jungia ovata,
Jungia polita,
Jungia coarctata,
Jungia mitis,
Jungia gunnerifolia,
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
F. Ávila: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ávila' in the authors string.