Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
seriphioides
ID:
221126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillies & Hook.) Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 5: 400 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220455



Common Names

  • Junellia seriphioides
  • Seriphioides Junellia
  • Junellia's Seriphioides


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Description

Junellia seriphioides (also called 'Seriphium-like Junellia' or 'Seriphium-like Junellia', among many other common names) is a low-growing, woody shrub native to the Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile. It has small, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Junellia seriphioides is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Junellia seriphioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Junellia seriphioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a sunny spot. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Junellia seriphioides

Junellia seriphioides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Junellia seriphioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Junellia seriphioides?

Junellia seriphioides

What is the common name of Junellia seriphioides?

Seriphioides Junellia

What is the habitat of Junellia seriphioides?

Junellia seriphioides is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands in South America

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863148-1: 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].