Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
asarifolia
ID:
1297727

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 117: 37 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297065

Common Names

  • Jacquemontia asarifolia
  • Tropical Skyvine
  • Blue Skyvine

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Description

Jacquemontia asarifolia (also called Blue Clustervine, among many other common names) is a perennial, twining, woody vine that is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It typically grows to 5-10 feet in length and has small, ovate, pointed leaves and small, star-shaped, blue flowers. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia asarifolia is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright blue flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacquemontia asarifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals, and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquemontia asarifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Jacquemontia asarifolia

Jacquemontia asarifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from the United States to Argentina.

Jacquemontia asarifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia asarifolia?

Jacquemontia asarifolia

What is the common name of Jacquemontia asarifolia?

Asarum-like jacquemontia

Where is Jacquemontia asarifolia found?

Jacquemontia asarifolia is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America

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,

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