Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
zaratananae
ID:
221060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 33: 305 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220389



Common Names

  • Jumellea zaratananae
  • Zaratananae Jumellea
  • Zaratananae's Jumellea


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Description

Jumellea zaratananae (also called Zaratanana's Jumellea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Madagascar and the Comoros. It is a terrestrial orchid found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jumellea zaratananae 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 zaratananae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Jumellea zaratananae: 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 zaratananae

Jumellea zaratananae is native to Madagascar.

Jumellea zaratananae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jumellea zaratananae?

Jumellea zaratananae

What is the family of Jumellea zaratananae?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Jumellea zaratananae?

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,

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