Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arachnantha
ID:
220979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 33(2): 428 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220308



Common Names

  • Jumellea arachnantha
  • Spidery Jumellea
  • Spidery Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Jumellea gladiator Schltr. [unknown]
  • Jumellea phalaenophora Schltr. [unknown]
  • Jumellea sagittata H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Mystacidium arachnanthus T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Mystacidium gladiator T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Mystacidium phalaenophorum T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Aeranthes arachnantha Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Aeranthes gladiator Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Aeranthes phalaenophora Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Angraecum gracilipes Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Jumellea arachnantha (also called Spidery Jumellea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in moist forests, often in areas with limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Jumellea arachnantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jumellea arachnantha is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jumellea arachnantha is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. In winter, reduce watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Jumellea arachnantha

Jumellea arachnantha is native to Madagascar.

Jumellea arachnantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jumellea arachnantha?

Jumellea arachnantha

What type of plant is Jumellea arachnantha?

A shrub

Where is Jumellea arachnantha native to?

Madagascar

Species in the Jumellea genus

Jumellea ambrensis, Jumellea amplifolia, Jumellea angustifolia, Jumellea anjouanensis, Jumellea arachnantha, Jumellea arborescens, Jumellea bathiei, Jumellea brachycentra, Jumellea brevifolia, Jumellea comorensis, Jumellea confusa, Jumellea cowanii, Jumellea cyrtoceras, Jumellea dendrobioides, Jumellea densefoliata, Jumellea divaricata, Jumellea exilis, Jumellea fragrans, Jumellea francoisii, Jumellea gregariiflora, Jumellea hyalina, Jumellea ibityana, Jumellea intricata, Jumellea jumelleana, Jumellea lignosa, Jumellea linearipetala, Jumellea longivaginans, Jumellea majalis, Jumellea major, Jumellea marojejiensis, Jumellea maxillarioides, Jumellea nutans, Jumellea ophioplectron, Jumellea pachyceras, Jumellea pachyra, Jumellea papangensis, Jumellea peyrotii, Jumellea porrigens, Jumellea punctata, Jumellea recta, Jumellea recurva, Jumellea rigida, Jumellea rossii, Jumellea similis, Jumellea spathulata, Jumellea stenoglossa, Jumellea stenophylla, Jumellea stipitata, Jumellea teretifolia, Jumellea triquetra,

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,

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