Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
standleyi
ID:
219842

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Taxon 15: 242 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219171

Common Names

  • Jacquiniella standleyi
  • Standley's Jacquiniella
  • Jacquiniella Standleyi

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Synonyms

  • Briegeria standleyi (Ames) Senghas [unknown]
  • Epidendrum standleyi Ames [unknown]
  • Dressleriella standleyi (Ames) Brieger [unknown]

Description

Jacquiniella standleyi (also called Standley's Jacquiniella, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and produces small clusters of white or pink flowers. It is usually found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquiniella standleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as a hedge plant. It has a number of medicinal uses, such as for the treatment of fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jacquiniella standleyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquiniella standleyi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Jacquiniella standleyi

Jacquiniella standleyi is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Jacquiniella standleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquiniella standleyi?

Jacquiniella standleyi

What are the common names of Jacquiniella standleyi?

Common names of Jacquiniella standleyi include Standley's Jacquiniella, Standley's Jacquinia, and Standley's Jacquinia.

What is the natural habitat of Jacquiniella standleyi?

Jacquiniella standleyi is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-104160: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.