Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 4: t. 1314 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321729
Common Names
- Beaumontia Jerdoniana
- Jerdon's Beaumontia
- Jerdon's Glory Vine
Description
Beaumontia jerdoniana (also called 'Beaumontia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Beaumontia jerdoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Beaumontia jerdoniana has white, fragrant flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Beaumontia jerdoniana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings can be taken in spring or autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Beaumontia jerdoniana
Beaumontia jerdoniana is native to India and can be found in the southern and western parts of the country.
Beaumontia jerdoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Beaumontia jerdoniana?
Beaumontia jerdoniana
What type of plant is Beaumontia jerdoniana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae
Where is Beaumontia jerdoniana native to?
Beaumontia jerdoniana is native to India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Beaumontia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,