Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
stellata
ID:
1233057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 49: 232 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232395



Common Names

  • Jamesbrittenia
  • Stellata
  • Jamesbrittenia Stellata


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Description

Jamesbrittenia stellata (also called Star jamesbrittenia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub with lanceolate leaves that are typically 10–20 cm long and 2–3 cm wide. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Jamesbrittenia stellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jamesbrittenia stellata has star-shaped, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesbrittenia stellata is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Jamesbrittenia stellata

Jamesbrittenia stellata is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Jamesbrittenia stellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jamesbrittenia stellata?

Jamesbrittenia stellata

What type of plant is Jamesbrittenia stellata?

It is a shrub

Where is Jamesbrittenia stellata native to?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Jamesbrittenia genus

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia, Jamesbrittenia huillana, Jamesbrittenia maxii, Jamesbrittenia angolensis, Jamesbrittenia bergae, Jamesbrittenia dissecta, Jamesbrittenia kraussiana, Jamesbrittenia pedunculosa, Jamesbrittenia accrescens, Jamesbrittenia acutiloba, Jamesbrittenia adpressa, Jamesbrittenia albanensis, Jamesbrittenia albiflora, Jamesbrittenia albobadia, Jamesbrittenia albomarginata, Jamesbrittenia amplexicaulis, Jamesbrittenia argentea, Jamesbrittenia aridicola, Jamesbrittenia aspalathoides, Jamesbrittenia aspleniifolia, Jamesbrittenia breviflora, Jamesbrittenia filicaulis, Jamesbrittenia foliolosa, Jamesbrittenia fruticosa, Jamesbrittenia phlogiflora, Jamesbrittenia grandiflora, Jamesbrittenia jurassica, Jamesbrittenia glutinosa, Jamesbrittenia stellata, Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea, Jamesbrittenia aurantiaca, Jamesbrittenia barbata, Jamesbrittenia beverlyana, Jamesbrittenia bicolor, Jamesbrittenia burkeana, Jamesbrittenia calciphila, Jamesbrittenia candida, Jamesbrittenia canescens, Jamesbrittenia carvalhoi, Jamesbrittenia chenopodioides, Jamesbrittenia concinna, Jamesbrittenia crassicaulis, Jamesbrittenia dentatisepala, Jamesbrittenia dolomitica, Jamesbrittenia elegantissima, Jamesbrittenia fimbriata, Jamesbrittenia fleckii, Jamesbrittenia fodina, Jamesbrittenia fragilis, Jamesbrittenia giessii,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961483-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].