Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
samuelssonii
ID:
1324677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) Liede & Meve

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 99: 63 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337131

Common Names

  • Jobinia samuelssonii
  • Samuelssonii Jobinia
  • Samuelssonii Tree

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Description

Jobinia samuelssonii (also called Jobinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has alternate, pinnately compound leaves and yellow or orange flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Jobinia samuelssonii is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jobinia samuelssonii is white and has five petals. The seed is a round shape and is black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jobinia samuelssonii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.

Where to Find Jobinia samuelssonii

Jobinia samuelssonii is native to Peru.

Jobinia samuelssonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jobinia samuelssonii?

Jobinia samuelssonii

What is the natural habitat of Jobinia samuelssonii?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Jobinia samuelssonii?

May to July

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

Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' 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.