Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 172 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298656
Common Names
- Rusby's Morning Glory
- Rusby's Ipomoea
- Rusby's Convolvulus
Description
Jacquemontia rusbyana (also called Rusby's jacquemontia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is a perennial herb with small, oval leaves, white flowers, and a native range from Mexico to Argentina. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jacquemontia rusbyana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Jacquemontia rusbyana are white to pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and green with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacquemontia rusbyana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Jacquemontia rusbyana
Jacquemontia rusbyana is native to Mexico and Central America.
Jacquemontia rusbyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia rusbyana?
Jacquemontia rusbyana
What is the common name of Jacquemontia rusbyana?
Rusby's Morning Glory
What is the natural habitat of Jacquemontia rusbyana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,