Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
aequisepala
ID:
1306440

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Pastore & Sim.-Bianch.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(2)-26: 2 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318894

Common Names

  • Jacquemontia Aequisepala
  • Aequisepala Star
  • Aequisepala Morning Glory

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Description

Jacquemontia aequisepala (also called Jacquemontia Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has small, needle-like leaves. The flowers are small and yellow and have a tubular structure.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia aequisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Jacquemontia aequisepala are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquemontia aequisepala is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -105°C (-157°F). Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Jacquemontia aequisepala

Jacquemontia aequisepala can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Jacquemontia aequisepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia aequisepala?

Jacquemontia aequisepala

What is the common name of Jacquemontia aequisepala?

Jacquemontia aequisepala

What type of plant is Jacquemontia aequisepala?

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Species in the Jacquemontia genus

Jacquemontia cearensis, Jacquemontia cephalantha, Jacquemontia cuyabana, Jacquemontia decipiens, Jacquemontia densifolia, Jacquemontia itatiayensis, Jacquemontia velloziana, Jacquemontia villosissima, Jacquemontia acrocephala, Jacquemontia browniana, Jacquemontia pannosa, Jacquemontia pentantha, Jacquemontia tomentella, Jacquemontia warmingii, Jacquemontia ochracea, Jacquemontia chrysanthera, Jacquemontia estrellensis, Jacquemontia cataractae, Jacquemontia ekmanii, Jacquemontia nipensis, Jacquemontia serpyllifolia, Jacquemontia tuerckheimii, Jacquemontia guyanensis, Jacquemontia revoluta, Jacquemontia obcordata, Jacquemontia albida, Jacquemontia pringlei, Jacquemontia abutiloides, Jacquemontia heterantha, Jacquemontia solanifolia, Jacquemontia sandwicensis, Jacquemontia linoides, Jacquemontia smithii, Jacquemontia pycnocephala, Jacquemontia spherocephala, Jacquemontia holosericea, Jacquemontia eastwoodiana, Jacquemontia paraguayensis, Jacquemontia anomala, Jacquemontia heterotricha, Jacquemontia rojasiana, Jacquemontia glaucescens, Jacquemontia lasioclados, Jacquemontia subsessilis, Jacquemontia velutina, Jacquemontia pentanthos, Jacquemontia acuminata, Jacquemontia asarifolia, Jacquemontia bracteosa, Jacquemontia capitellata,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

Rosangela Simão-Bianchini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim.-Bianch.' in the authors string.
Mayara Pastore: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pastore' in the authors string.