Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
cataractae
ID:
916886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 18: 59 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916221



Common Names

  • Jacquemontia cataractae
  • Cataractae Jacquemontia
  • Cataracta Jacquemontia


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Description

Jacquemontia cataractae (also called Cataract Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering vine in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in moist montane forests. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia cataractae is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacquemontia cataractae has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquemontia cataractae is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Jacquemontia cataractae

Jacquemontia cataractae is native to Mexico.

Species in the Jacquemontia genus

Jacquemontia cearensis, Jacquemontia cephalantha, Jacquemontia cuyabana, Jacquemontia decipiens, Jacquemontia densifolia, Jacquemontia itatiayensis, Jacquemontia velloziana, Jacquemontia villosissima, Jacquemontia acrocephala, Jacquemontia browniana, Jacquemontia pannosa, Jacquemontia pentantha, Jacquemontia tomentella, Jacquemontia warmingii, Jacquemontia ochracea, Jacquemontia chrysanthera, Jacquemontia estrellensis, Jacquemontia cataractae, Jacquemontia ekmanii, Jacquemontia nipensis, Jacquemontia serpyllifolia, Jacquemontia tuerckheimii, Jacquemontia guyanensis, Jacquemontia revoluta, Jacquemontia obcordata, Jacquemontia albida, Jacquemontia pringlei, Jacquemontia abutiloides, Jacquemontia heterantha, Jacquemontia solanifolia, Jacquemontia sandwicensis, Jacquemontia linoides, Jacquemontia smithii, Jacquemontia pycnocephala, Jacquemontia spherocephala, Jacquemontia holosericea, Jacquemontia eastwoodiana, Jacquemontia paraguayensis, Jacquemontia anomala, Jacquemontia heterotricha, Jacquemontia rojasiana, Jacquemontia glaucescens, Jacquemontia lasioclados, Jacquemontia subsessilis, Jacquemontia velutina, Jacquemontia pentanthos, Jacquemontia acuminata, Jacquemontia asarifolia, Jacquemontia bracteosa, Jacquemontia capitellata,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,