Status:
valid
Authors:
K.M.Wong, Joffre, Ariffin & Y.W.Low
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 67(1): 55. 2015 [4 Jun 2015]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343200
Common Names
- Yahyantha Jarandersonia
- Jarandersonia yahyantha
- Yahyantha Jarandersonia
Description
Jarandersonia yahyantha (also called Yahyantha Jarandersonia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright habit and its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Jarandersonia yahyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jarandersonia yahyantha has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and yellow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jarandersonia yahyantha is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Jarandersonia yahyantha
Jarandersonia yahyantha can be found in the tropical rainforests of Cameroon.
Jarandersonia yahyantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jarandersonia yahyantha?
Jarandersonia yahyantha
What are the common names of Jarandersonia yahyantha?
Yahyantha Jarandersonia
What is the natural habitat of Jarandersonia yahyantha?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Jarandersonia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,
References
A.A. Joffre: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joffre' in the authors string.