Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
jollyanum
ID:
505842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris , n.s., 1: 79 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505174



Common Names

  • Sphenocentrum Jollyanum
  • Jollyanum Sphenocentrum
  • Jolly's Sphenocentrum


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Description

Sphenocentrum jollyanum (also called Joly's sphenocentrum, among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, shrub native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. It grows in high-altitude grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphenocentrum jollyanum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphenocentrum jollyanum has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a dense inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black with a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings are small and have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphenocentrum jollyanum is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Sphenocentrum jollyanum

Sphenocentrum jollyanum is native to tropical regions of Africa.

Sphenocentrum jollyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphenocentrum jollyanum?

Sphenocentrum jollyanum

What is the common name of Sphenocentrum jollyanum?

Jolly's Sphenocentrum

What is the natural habitat of Sphenocentrum jollyanum?

Tropical forests in Central and South America

Species in the Sphenocentrum 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,

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