Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Hallier f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 542 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251258
Common Names
- Jacquemontia solanifolia
- Potato-leaved Jacquemontia
- Potato-leaved Skyflower
Description
Jacquemontia solanifolia (also called Potato Vine, among many other common names) is a perennial twining vine with heart-shaped leaves and funnel-shaped flowers. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, it is found in open areas, disturbed sites, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Jacquemontia solanifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jacquemontia solanifolia has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jacquemontia solanifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Jacquemontia solanifolia
Jacquemontia solanifolia is native to the Caribbean.
Jacquemontia solanifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia solanifolia?
Jacquemontia solanifolia
What is the common name of Jacquemontia solanifolia?
Potato Vine
What is the natural habitat of Jacquemontia solanifolia?
Tropical forests and disturbed areas
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,