Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pailleri
ID:
922473

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Rakotoar.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 144: 364 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921808



Common Names

  • Jumellea pailleri
  • Pailleri Jumellea
  • Pailleri Jumellea Orchid


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Description

Jumellea pailleri (also called 'Pailler Jumellea' and 'Pailler Jumellea Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in the tropical forests of the region. It grows to a height of 10-20cm and has white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Jumellea pailleri is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jumellea pailleri has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jumellea pailleri is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Jumellea pailleri

Jumellea pailleri is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the island.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467426: Based on the initial data import
Fanny Rakotoarivelo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Rakotoar.' in the authors string.