Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 327 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353866
Common Names
- Jobinia Lindbergii
- Lindberg's Jobinia
- Jobinia Lindbergii
Synonyms
- Cyathostelma furcatum E.Fourn. [unknown]
- Jobinia furcata (E.Fourn.) Fontella [unknown]
Description
Jobinia lindbergii (also called 'Lindbergii Jobinia' or 'Lindbergii 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 lindbergii 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 lindbergii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jobinia lindbergii 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 lindbergii
Jobinia lindbergii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Jobinia lindbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jobinia lindbergii?
Jobinia lindbergii
What is the common name of Jobinia lindbergii?
Lindberg's Jobinia
What is the natural habitat of Jobinia lindbergii?
Woodlands, scrub, and grasslands
Species in the Jobinia genus
Jobinia hatschbachii,
Jobinia lindbergii,
Jobinia neei,
Jobinia connivens,
Jobinia eulaxiflora,
Jobinia longicoronata,
Jobinia grandis,
Jobinia chlorantha,
Jobinia paranaensis,
Jobinia balslevii,
Jobinia campii,
Jobinia glossostemma,
Jobinia fontellana,
Jobinia formosa,
Jobinia latipes,
Jobinia mazzuchii,
Jobinia peruviana,
Jobinia samuelssonii,
Jobinia schizocorona,
Jobinia streptantha,
Jobinia tarmensis,
Jobinia tiarata,
Jobinia trifurcata,
Jobinia umbellata,
Jobinia canoi,
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,