Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
355512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Kraenzl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 257C: 20 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000354844



Common Names

  • Jovellana repens
  • Creeping Jovellana
  • Prostrate Jovellana


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Description

Jovellana repens (also called Creeping Jovellana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jovellana repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to control erosion, as it can grow in harsh conditions and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jovellana repens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jovellana repens is a tropical plant native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Jovellana repens

Jovellana repens is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be found in wet forests, along rivers, and in other moist habitats.

Jovellana repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jovellana repens?

Jovellana repens

What is the natural habitat of Jovellana repens?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What is the average size of Jovellana repens?

The average size is about 1-2 m

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804054-1: 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].