Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Telford & J.J.Bruhl
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 29(3): 232. 2016 [29 Nov 2016]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347268
Common Names
- Synostemon judithae
- Judithae Synostemon
- J. Synostemon
Description
Synostemon judithae (also called Judith's Synostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The flowers have a white center and yellow-green petals.
Uses & Benefits
Synostemon judithae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Synostemon judithae is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Synostemon judithae can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Synostemon judithae
Synostemon judithae can be found in Mexico.
Synostemon judithae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synostemon judithae?
Synostemon judithae
What is the common name of Synostemon judithae?
Judith's Synostemon
Where is Synostemon judithae found?
It is found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Species in the Synostemon genus
Synostemon albiflorus,
Synostemon bacciformis,
Synostemon glaucus,
Synostemon hirtellus,
Synostemon ramosissimus,
Synostemon rigens,
Synostemon sphenophyllus,
Synostemon trachyspermus,
Synostemon podenzanae,
Synostemon spinosus,
Synostemon hamersleyensis,
Synostemon aphyllus,
Synostemon hubbardii,
Synostemon lissocarpus,
Synostemon rhytidospermus,
Synostemon salignus,
Synostemon umbrosus,
Synostemon judithae,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,