Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jalpaiguriana
ID:
1316651

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.K.Paul

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Pleione 2: 239 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329105

Common Names

  • Premna Jalpaiguriana
  • Jalpaiguriana Premna
  • Jalpaiguriana False Premna

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Description

Premna jalpaiguriana (also called Jalpaiguri Premna, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear-lanceolate, with a length of 5-10 cm and a width of 0.5-1 cm. It grows in humid tropical forests, at an altitude of 500-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Premna jalpaiguriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for timber, fuel, and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Premna jalpaiguriana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Premna jalpaiguriana can be done through division of the plant or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Premna jalpaiguriana

Premna jalpaiguriana is native to the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India.

Premna jalpaiguriana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Premna jalpaiguriana?

Premna jalpaiguriana is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the flower color of Premna jalpaiguriana?

The flowers of Premna jalpaiguriana are usually yellow or orange.

What is the size of Premna jalpaiguriana?

Premna jalpaiguriana is a small orchid, growing to a height of about 10 cm.

Species in the Premna genus

Premna acuminata, Premna acutata, Premna alba, Premna ambongensis, Premna amplectens, Premna angolensis, Premna angustiflora, Premna annulata, Premna aureolepidota, Premna balakrishnanii, Premna balansae, Premna barbata, Premna bengalensis, Premna bequaertii, Premna bracteata, Premna cambodiana, Premna cavaleriei, Premna chevalieri, Premna chrysoclada, Premna confinis, Premna congolensis, Premna cordifolia, Premna coriacea, Premna corymbosa, Premna cowanii, Premna crassa, Premna cumingiana, Premna debiana, Premna decaryi, Premna decurrens, Premna depauperata, Premna discolor, Premna divaricata, Premna dubia, Premna esculenta, Premna fohaiensis, Premna fordii, Premna fulva, Premna garrettii, Premna glaberrima, Premna glandulifera, Premna glandulosa, Premna gracillima, Premna grossa, Premna guillauminii, Premna hainanensis, Premna hans-joachimii, Premna henryana, Premna herbacea, Premna hildebrandtii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Tapas Kumar Paul (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.K.Paul' in the authors string.