Status:
valid
Authors:
Jongkind
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 145: 419 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334224
Common Names
- Jollydora Armandui
- Armandui Jollydora
- Armandui Jollydora
Description
Jollydora armandui (also called Armandui Jollydora, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in semi-desert and desert regions.
Uses & Benefits
Jollydora armandui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jollydora armandui has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jollydora armandui is a perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Jollydora armandui
Jollydora armandui is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern parts of the island.
Jollydora armandui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jollydora armandui?
Jollydora armandui
What is the common name of Jollydora armandui?
Armand's Jollydora
Where is Jollydora armandui native to?
Madagascar
Species in the Jollydora genus
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,