Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Pers.
Source:
tro
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 418 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146495
Description
Jeffersonia diphylla (also called Twinleaf Jeffersonia, among many other common names) is a species of moss belonging to the family Berberidaceae. It is found in the Himalayas, from India to Nepal, and is usually found in shady, moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Jeffersonia diphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jeffersonia diphylla has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jeffersonia diphylla is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Jeffersonia diphylla
Jeffersonia diphylla is native to eastern North America and is found in deciduous forests in the Appalachian Mountains.
Species in the Jeffersonia genus
Species in the Berberidaceae family
Achlys californica,
Achlys japonica,
Achlys triphylla,
Berberis jinshajiangensis,
Berberis pingbaensis,
Berberis pulangensis,
Berberis actinacantha,
Berberis acuminata,
Berberis acuminata,
Berberis acutinervia,
Berberis aemulans,
Berberis aetnensis,
Berberis affinis,
Berberis agapatensis,
Berberis aggregata,
Berberis agricola,
Berberis ahrendtii,
Berberis albicans,
Berberis aldenhamensis,
Berberis alpicola,
Berberis amabilis,
Berberis ambigua,
Berberis ambrozyana,
Berberis amoena,
Berberis amplectens,
Berberis amurensis,
Berberis andeana,
Berberis andreana,
Berberis andrieuxii,
Berberis angulosa,
Berberis anhweiensis,
Berberis annaemariae,
Berberis approximata,
Berberis aquifolium,
Berberis argentinensis,
Berberis arguta,
Berberis arido-calida,
Berberis aristata,
Berberis aristato-serrulata,
Berberis aristeguietae,
Berberis aristulata,
Berberis armata,
Berberis asiatica,
Berberis asmyana,
Berberis assamana,
Berberis atrocarpa,
Berberis atroprasina,
Berberis atroviridiana,
Berberis aurahuacensis,
Berberis baltistanica,