Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 218 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296565
Common Names
- Jollydora pierrei
- Pierre's Jollydora
- Pierre's Connarus
Description
Jollydora pierrei (also called Pierre's Jollydora, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jollydora pierrei is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jollydora pierrei is a small, white to yellow in color, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jollydora pierrei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Jollydora pierrei
Jollydora pierrei can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Jollydora pierrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jollydora pierrei?
Jollydora pierrei
What are the common names of Jollydora pierrei?
Pierre's Jollydora, Pierre's Vine
What is the natural habitat of Jollydora pierrei?
Tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and wastelands
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,