Status:
valid
Authors:
Senghas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 18: 244 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220373
Common Names
- Jumellea rossii
- Rossii Jumellea
- Rossii's Jumellea
Description
Jumellea rossii (also called 'Ross's Jumellea', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Jumellea. It is found in the tropical forests of Madagascar, and is characterized by its long, thin, and upright stem. It grows in humid, shady habitats, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Jumellea rossii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jumellea rossii are white, star-shaped and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jumellea rossii is a tropical orchid that can be propagated from division. Divide the orchid when it is actively growing and repot the divisions in a well-draining potting mix. Provide bright, indirect light and keep the soil moist. The divisions should begin to grow within a few weeks.
Where to Find Jumellea rossii
Jumellea rossii can be found in Madagascar and the Comoros Islands.
Jumellea rossii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jumellea rossii?
Jumellea rossii
What is the family of Jumellea rossii?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Jumellea rossii?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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,