Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
jarae
ID:
792366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.E.Benn. & Christenson) Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 9: 527 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791699



Common Names

  • Jarae Benzingia
  • Jarae Star-Vine
  • Jarae Star Vine


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Description

Benzingia jarae (also called Jarae Benzingia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Benzingia jarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to make hedges and windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Benzingia jarae is a white to pinkish-purple, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Benzingia jarae can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Prune it regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Benzingia jarae

Benzingia jarae is native to the cloud forests of Ecuador.

Benzingia jarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Benzingia jarae?

Benzingia jarae

What is the common name of Benzingia jarae?

Jarae

What is the natural habitat of Benzingia jarae?

Tropical forests and woodlands

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330263: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.