Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenuibracteata
ID:
574

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier ex Hermans) F.Rakotoar. & Pailler

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 542 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315028



Common Names

  • Jumellea tenuibracteata
  • Tenuibracteata Jumellea
  • Madagascar Jumellea


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Synonyms

  • Jumellea lignosa tenuibracteata H.Perrier ex Hermans [unknown]

Description

Jumellea tenuibracteata (also called Thin-bracted Jumellea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Madagascar. It has a short stem and a rosette of leaves. The leaves are linear, with a length of up to 10 cm and a width of up to 0.5 cm. The plant is found in humid montane forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Jumellea tenuibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jumellea tenuibracteata has white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jumellea tenuibracteata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Jumellea tenuibracteata

Jumellea tenuibracteata is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.

Jumellea tenuibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jumellea tenuibracteata?

Jumellea tenuibracteata

What is the natural habitat of Jumellea tenuibracteata?

It is found in humid forests in Madagascar.

What is the size of Jumellea tenuibracteata?

It is a small herbaceous plant, usually reaching a height of 10-20 cm.

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

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Johan Hermans (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hermans' in the authors string.
Fanny Rakotoarivelo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Rakotoar.' in the authors string.
Thierry Pailler: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pailler' in the authors string.