Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames & C.Schweinf.) J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 5: 87 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921200
Common Names
- Jejewoodia longicalcarata
- Longicalcarata Jejewoodia
- Jejewoodia longicalcarata var. longicalcarata
Description
Jejewoodia longicalcarata (also called Jejewoodia longicalcarata, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Jejewoodia longicalcarata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jejewoodia longicalcarata has white to cream-colored flowers with yellow and red markings. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jejewoodia longicalcarata is a shrub native to India. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Propagate by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Jejewoodia longicalcarata
Jejewoodia longicalcarata is native to the tropical forests of India.
Species in the Jejewoodia genus
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,