Jasarum steyermarkii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.S.Bunting
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 10: 264 (1975 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219448
Common Names
- Jasarum steyermarkii
- Jasarum
- Jasarum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Jasarum steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Jasarum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Jasarum steyermarkii has been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, as an anti-inflammatory, and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a food preservative and as a dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jasarum steyermarkii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Jasarum steyermarkii is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Jasarum steyermarkii
Jasarum steyermarkii is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is also found in the Philippines.
Jasarum steyermarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasarum steyermarkii?
Jasarum steyermarkii
What is the common name of Jasarum steyermarkii?
Chinese box-orange
What is the natural habitat of Jasarum steyermarkii?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
Species in the Jasarum 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
George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:131409-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.