Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
junceum
ID:
823756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parolly

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 30: 71 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823090

Common Names

  • Asyneuma Junceum
  • Junceum Orchid
  • Junce Orchid

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Description

Asyneuma junceum (also called Rush-like Asyneuma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and a maximum height of about 1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Asyneuma junceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asyneuma junceum has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Asyneuma junceum: Plant in a sunny to partially shaded area with well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Asyneuma junceum

Asyneuma junceum is native to Japan.

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360727: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Parolly (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parolly' in the authors string.