Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
1137344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
tro

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 13 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136682



Common Names

  • Jovellana punctata
  • Punctate Jovellana
  • Spotted Jovellana


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Description

Jovellana punctata (also called Punctate Jovellana, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Jovellana punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jovellana punctata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jovellana punctata is a perennial herb that is native to Chile. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Jovellana punctata

Jovellana punctata is native to the mountains of central and southern Chile.

Species in the Calceolariaceae family

Calceolaria oxapampensis, Calceolaria aconcaguina, Calceolaria adenanthera, Calceolaria adenocalyx, Calceolaria aiseniana, Calceolaria ajugoides, Calceolaria alata, Calceolaria alba, Calceolaria albotomentosa, Calceolaria amoena, Calceolaria andina, Calceolaria angustiflora, Calceolaria angustifolia, Calceolaria anisanthera, Calceolaria annua, Calceolaria aperta, Calceolaria aquatica, Calceolaria arachnoidea, Calceolaria arbuscula, Calceolaria argentea, Calceolaria ascendens, Calceolaria asperula, Calceolaria atahualpae, Calceolaria auriculata, Calceolaria australis, Calceolaria ballotifolia, Calceolaria barbata, Calceolaria bartsiifolia, Calceolaria belophora, Calceolaria bentae, Calceolaria bicolor, Calceolaria bicrenata, Calceolaria biflora, Calceolaria bogotensis, Calceolaria boliviana, Calceolaria brachiata, Calceolaria brunellifolia, Calceolaria buchtieniana, Calceolaria bullata, Calceolaria caespitosa, Calceolaria cajabambae, Calceolaria calycina, Calceolaria campanae, Calceolaria cana, Calceolaria cataractarum, Calceolaria cavanillesii, Calceolaria chaetostemon, Calceolaria chelidonioides, Calceolaria chrysosphaera, Calceolaria collina,

References

Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804053-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].