Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Phil.) Krapov.
                
                
                    
Source:
tro
                
                
                    
Year:
1950
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 9: 275 (1950)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266481
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Lecanophora Jarae
- Jara's Lecanophora
- Jara Lecanophora
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Lecanophora jarae (also called 'Jara's Lecanophora', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Lecanophora jarae is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Lecanophora jarae is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Lecanophora jarae is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be fertilized in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Lecanophora jarae
                        
                            Lecanophora jarae is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Lecanophora jarae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Lecanophora jarae?
Lecanophora jarae
What type of plant is Lecanophora jarae?
Herb
Where does Lecanophora jarae grow?
Mexico
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Lecanophora genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Malvaceae family
                        
                            Abelmoschus angulosus, 
Abelmoschus caillei, 
Abelmoschus crinitus, 
Abelmoschus esculentus, 
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,