Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 162 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220379
Common Names
- Jumellea stenoglossa
- Stenoglossa Jumellea
- Stenoglossa's Jumellea
Synonyms
- Jumellea facilorchis M.A.Clem. [unknown]
Description
Jumellea stenoglossa (also called 'Narrow-lipped 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 narrow-lipped stem. It grows in humid, shady habitats, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Jumellea stenoglossa 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 stenoglossa 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
Cultivation and propagation of Jumellea stenoglossa: This species is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least one healthy root. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Jumellea stenoglossa
Jumellea stenoglossa is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Jumellea stenoglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jumellea stenoglossa?
Jumellea stenoglossa
What is the family of Jumellea stenoglossa?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Jumellea stenoglossa?
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,