Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
connivens
ID:
354557

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Malme

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 3: 274 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353889

Common Names

  • Jobinia Connivens
  • Connivens' Jobinia
  • Jobinia Connivens

Searching for Jobinia connivens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Roulinia connivens (Hook. & Arn.) Decne. [unknown]
  • Cynanchum connivens Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Metastelma hernandiifolium Decne. [unknown]
  • Jobinia hernandiifolia (Decne.) E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Jobinia connivens (also called 'Connivens Jobinia' or 'Connivens Jobinias', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Brazil and found in wet forests, often near streams. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with elliptic, opposite leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Jobinia connivens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jobinia connivens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

Searching for Jobinia connivens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Jobinia connivens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to encourage growth.

Where to Find Jobinia connivens

Jobinia connivens can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Jobinia connivens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jobinia connivens?

Jobinia connivens

What is the common name of Jobinia connivens?

Conniving Jobinia

What is the natural habitat of Jobinia connivens?

Woodlands, scrub, and grasslands

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 kew-2329812: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.