Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
221000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 609 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220329



Common Names

  • Jumellea fragrans
  • Fragrant Jumellea
  • Fragrant Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Aeranthes fragrans Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Aerobion fragrans Spreng. [unknown]
  • Epidorkis fragrans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Angorchis fragrangis Thou. ex Kuntze [unknown]
  • Angraecum fragrans Thouars [unknown]

Description

Jumellea fragrans (also called Fragrant Jumellea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Madagascar and the Comoros. It is a terrestrial orchid found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jumellea fragrans 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 fragrans 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 fragrans 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 fragrans

Jumellea fragrans can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Jumellea fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jumellea fragrans?

Jumellea fragrans

What is the common name of Jumellea fragrans?

Fragrant Jumellea

What is the natural habitat of Jumellea fragrans?

Dry, rocky or sandy soils in open woodlands

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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