Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
rojasiana
ID:
1273870

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Donell

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 23: 427 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273208

Common Names

  • Jacquemontia Rojasiana
  • Rojasiana Pelea
  • Kauai Pelea

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Description

Jacquemontia rojasiana (also called Rojas' Jacquemontia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and grows to a height of up to 1m. Its leaves are ovate and pointed, and its flowers are white. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia rojasiana is used for landscaping and is known for its attractive foliage. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Jacquemontia rojasiana plant has small, white flowers that have a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquemontia rojasiana is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Jacquemontia rojasiana

Jacquemontia rojasiana is native to Mexico, where it grows in wet forests at elevations of 500–1,400 m (1,600–4,600 ft).

Jacquemontia rojasiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia rojasiana?

Jacquemontia rojasiana

What is the common name of Jacquemontia rojasiana?

Rojas' skyflower

What is the natural habitat of Jacquemontia rojasiana?

Dry, rocky slopes and cliffs

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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