Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
paranaensis
ID:
1105252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fontella & C.Valente

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bol. Univ. Paraná, Bot. 22: 3 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104590

Common Names

  • Jobinia paranaensis
  • Parana Jobinia
  • Parana Starfish Plant

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Description

Jobinia paranaensis (also called Parana Jobinia, among many other common names) is a perennial, succulent plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are obovate, measuring up to 5 cm in length. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Jobinia paranaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jobinia paranaensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jobinia paranaensis is a woody, perennial shrub native to Brazil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept lightly moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings are established, they should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. The plant should be fertilized every few months during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Jobinia paranaensis

Jobinia paranaensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the northern parts of the country, particularly in the states of Pará and Maranhão.

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-2609881: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Marie da Conceição Valente (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Valente' in the authors string.