Eminium jaegeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bogner & P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 38: 149 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835580
Common Names
- Eminium jaegeri
- Jaeger's Eminium
- Jaeger's Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eminium jaegeri (also called Eminium jaegeri, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Brazil. It is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in humid montane forest habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Eminium jaegeri is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eminium jaegeri is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eminium jaegeri is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or autumn and by seed in spring.
Where to Find Eminium jaegeri
Eminium jaegeri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Eminium genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Josef Bogner (1939-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogner' in the authors string.
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77091717-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.