Status:
valid
Authors:
Miers
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 214 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083936
Common Names
- Jateorhiza palmata
- Palmata Jateorhiza
- Jateorhiza Palmata
Description
Jateorhiza palmata (also called Palmate jateorhiza, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Amazon rainforest. It is found in moist lowland forests, and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has an ovate-oblong leaf shape, and produces yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Jateorhiza palmata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jateorhiza palmata is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jateorhiza palmata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Jateorhiza palmata
Jateorhiza palmata is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia. It is found in moist forests and on riverbanks.
Species in the Jateorhiza genus
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,