Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
osteniana
ID:
1039430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dutra) Gastony

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 28(3):499 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038768



Common Names

  • Jamesonia
  • Osteniana
  • Jamesonia osteniana


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Description

Jamesonia osteniana (also called 'Osten's Jamesonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aizoaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to temperate regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. It is found in moist, shady forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and plantations.

Uses & Benefits

Jamesonia osteniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jamesonia osteniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesonia osteniana is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Jamesonia osteniana

Jamesonia osteniana can be found in South Africa.

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100362373: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Joseph Gastony (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gastony' in the authors string.
João Dutra (1862-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dutra' in the authors string.