Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
teretifolia
ID:
219845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Sci. Surv. Porto Rico & Virgin Islands vi. 340 (1926).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219174



Common Names

  • Jacquiniella teretifolia
  • Terete-leaved Jacquiniella
  • Jacquiniella Teretifolia


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Synonyms

  • Isochilus teretifolius Lindl. [unknown]
  • Jacquiniella teres Hamer & Garay [unknown]
  • Briegeria teretifolia (Sw.) Senghas [unknown]
  • Epidendrum teretifolium powellianum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium teretifolium Sw. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum subuliferum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum teres Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum teretifolium Sw. [unknown]
  • Dressleriella teretifolium (Sw.) Brieger [unknown]

Description

Jacquiniella teretifolia (also called Terete-leaved Jacquiniella, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and produces small clusters of white or pink flowers. It is usually found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquiniella teretifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as a hedge plant. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as for the treatment of fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jacquiniella teretifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquiniella teretifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Jacquiniella teretifolia

Jacquiniella teretifolia is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

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Asteraceae

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-104163: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.