Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
jumellei
ID:
223462

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Jum.) Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 35: 196 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222791

Common Names

  • African Rubber Vine
  • Lobster Claw
  • Wild Cotton

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Synonyms

  • Carpodinus alnifolia A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Carpodinus fulva Pierre [unknown]
  • Carpodinus globulifera K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Carpodinus jumellei Pierre ex Jum. [unknown]
  • Carpodinus jumellei Pierre ex Jumelle [deprecated]

Description

Landolphia jumellei (also called Jumelle's Liana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers. It is a woody, evergreen climber with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Landolphia jumellei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Landolphia jumellei has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a rounded tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Landolphia jumellei is a woody climber with a strong root system. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and good drainage.

Where to Find Landolphia jumellei

Landolphia jumellei is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and south to Mozambique.

Landolphia jumellei FAQ

What are the common names of Landolphia jumellei?

African rubber vine, wild rubber vine, rubber vine

What is the native habitat of Landolphia jumellei?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia.

What are the uses of Landolphia jumellei?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of rubber, and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Landolphia genus

Landolphia angustisepala, Landolphia axillaris, Landolphia breviloba, Landolphia bruneelii, Landolphia buchananii, Landolphia calabarica, Landolphia camptoloba, Landolphia congolensis, Landolphia cuneifolia, Landolphia dewevrei, Landolphia dulcis, Landolphia elliptica, Landolphia eminiana, Landolphia exilis, Landolphia ferrea, Landolphia flavidiflora, Landolphia foretiana, Landolphia fragrans, Landolphia glabra, Landolphia glandulosa, Landolphia gossweileri, Landolphia gummifera, Landolphia heudelotii, Landolphia hirsuta, Landolphia hispidula, Landolphia incerta, Landolphia jumellei, Landolphia kirkii, Landolphia lanceolata, Landolphia lanceolata, Landolphia landolphioides, Landolphia lecomtei, Landolphia leptantha, Landolphia le-testui, Landolphia ligustrifolia, Landolphia macrantha, Landolphia mandrianambo, Landolphia mannii, Landolphia maxima, Landolphia membranacea, Landolphia micrantha, Landolphia myrtifolia, Landolphia nitens, Landolphia nitidula, Landolphia noctiflora, Landolphia obliquinervia, Landolphia owariensis, Landolphia parvifolia, Landolphia platyclada, Landolphia pyramidata,

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-107718: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.