Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
longicalcarata
ID:
921865

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


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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.

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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 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-466761: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.