Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
chunii
ID:
1105527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tsiang) W.D.Stevens & P.T.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 10 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104865

Common Names

  • Jasminanthes chunii
  • Chun's Jasmine
  • Chun Jasmine

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Description

Jasminanthes chunii (also called 'Chun's Jasminanthes', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Jasminanthes chunii has been used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It can also be used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jasminanthes chunii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasminanthes chunii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Jasminanthes chunii

Jasminanthes chunii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2610884: Based on the initial data import
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.
Warren Douglas Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Stevens' in the authors string.