Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
canoi
ID:
1411707

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Morillo) Liede & Meve

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99(1): 58. 2013 [19 Jul 2013]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424172

Common Names

  • Jobinia canoi
  • Jobinia Canoi
  • Jobinia Canoi Plant

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Description

Jobinia canoi (also called Cano's jobinia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces white flowers. It can be found in humid forests and cloud forests, typically at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Jobinia canoi is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant to decorate gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jobinia canoi has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jobinia canoi is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun or partial shade. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season. Propagation can be done by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Jobinia canoi

Jobinia canoi can be found in the wild in Brazil.

Jobinia canoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jobinia canoi?

Jobinia canoi

What is the family of Jobinia canoi?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Jobinia canoi?

Cano's Jobinia

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

Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.