Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
obcordata
ID:
1248949

Status:
valid

Authors:
House

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
New York State Mus. Bull. 233-4: 63 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248287



Common Names

  • Jacquemontia
  • Obcordata
  • Jacquemontia


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Description

Jacquemontia obcordata (also called heart-leaved jacquemontia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia obcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as an edible plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacquemontia obcordata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquemontia obcordata is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic, with a pH of 5.5-6.5.

Where to Find Jacquemontia obcordata

Jacquemontia obcordata can be found in Mexico.

Jacquemontia obcordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia obcordata?

Jacquemontia obcordata

What is the common name of Jacquemontia obcordata?

Obcordate Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Jacquemontia obcordata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America

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,