Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
staplesii
ID:
1306405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buril

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 69: 29 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318859



Common Names

  • Jacquemontia staplesii
  • Staples' Jacquemontia
  • Staples' Skyflower


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Description

Jacquemontia staplesii (also called Staples' Clustervine, among many other common names) is a perennial climber with a woody stem. It is native to Brazil, and is found in open areas, such as fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia staplesii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacquemontia staplesii has small, star-shaped, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquemontia staplesii is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates. It should be grown in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Jacquemontia staplesii

Jacquemontia staplesii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Jacquemontia staplesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia staplesii?

Jacquemontia staplesii

What is the common name of Jacquemontia staplesii?

Staples' Jacquemontia

What is the natural habitat of Jacquemontia staplesii?

It is native to Brazil and can be found in dry forests and savannas

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,

References

M.T. Buril: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buril' in the authors string.