Status:
valid
Authors:
A.F.Tryon
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 191: 143, fig. 1 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280328
Common Names
- Auriculate Jamesonia
- Jamesonia
- Jamesonia Auriculata
Description
Jamesonia auriculata (also called Ear-leaved Jamesonia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Jamesonia auriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jamesonia auriculata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedling is small and has a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jamesonia auriculata is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to shape and is suitable for container growing.
Where to Find Jamesonia auriculata
Jamesonia auriculata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Jamesonia auriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jamesonia auriculata?
Jamesonia auriculata
What is the common name of Jamesonia auriculata?
Ear-leaved Jamesonia
What is the habitat of Jamesonia auriculata?
Woodlands and grasslands
Species in the Jamesonia genus
Jamesonia elongata,
Jamesonia osteniana,
Jamesonia accrescens,
Jamesonia angusta,
Jamesonia ascendens,
Jamesonia aureonitens,
Jamesonia biardii,
Jamesonia caracasana,
Jamesonia cheilanthoides,
Jamesonia chiapensis,
Jamesonia congesta,
Jamesonia ewanii,
Jamesonia feei,
Jamesonia flabellata,
Jamesonia flexuosa,
Jamesonia glaberrima,
Jamesonia glaziovii,
Jamesonia hirsutula,
Jamesonia hirta,
Jamesonia insignis,
Jamesonia lechleri,
Jamesonia lindigii,
Jamesonia longipetiolata,
Jamesonia madidiensis,
Jamesonia mathewsii,
Jamesonia novogranatensis,
Jamesonia orbignyana,
Jamesonia paucifolia,
Jamesonia rufescens,
Jamesonia setulosa,
Jamesonia stuebelii,
Jamesonia vellea,
Jamesonia warscewiczii,
Jamesonia wurdackii,
Jamesonia rotundifolia,
Jamesonia scammaniae,
Jamesonia peruviana,
Jamesonia alstonii,
Jamesonia goudotii,
Jamesonia boliviensis,
Jamesonia scalaris,
Jamesonia imbricata,
Jamesonia blepharum,
Jamesonia hispidula,
Jamesonia pulchra,
Jamesonia cinnamomea,
Jamesonia canescens,
Jamesonia verticalis,
Jamesonia crespiana,
Jamesonia robusta,
Species in the Pteridaceae family