Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 138: 7 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355438
Common Names
- Jenmaniella ceratophylla
- Ceratophyll Jenmaniella
- Ceratophyll False Daisy
Synonyms
- Jenmaniella ceratophylla hexandra Engl. [unknown]
- Jenmaniella ceratophylla parva P.Royen [unknown]
Description
Jenmaniella ceratophylla (also called Ceratophyll Jenmaniella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Jenmaniella ceratophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White or yellowish-white, in small, axillary, paniculate cymes. Seed: Small, ovoid, brownish, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single, erect stem with opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jenmaniella ceratophylla is a shrub native to South America, and it can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to encourage bushier growth.
Where to Find Jenmaniella ceratophylla
Jenmaniella ceratophylla is native to South America.
Jenmaniella ceratophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jenmaniella ceratophylla?
Jenmaniella ceratophylla
What is the common name of Jenmaniella ceratophylla?
Ceratophylla Jenmaniella
What is the natural habitat of Jenmaniella ceratophylla?
Dry forests and woodlands
Species in the Jenmaniella genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
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Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,