Jumellea usambarensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
221058
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 77 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220387
Common Names
- Jumellea usambarensis
- Usambarensis Jumellea
- Usambarensis's Jumellea
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Jumellea usambarensis (also called 'Usambara 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 usambarensis 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 usambarensis are white, star-shaped and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Jumellea usambarensis: 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 usambarensis
Jumellea usambarensis is native to Tanzania.
Jumellea usambarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jumellea usambarensis?
Jumellea usambarensis
What is the family of Jumellea usambarensis?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Jumellea usambarensis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-105333: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.