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
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.
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 Jacquiniella genus
Jacquiniella aporophylla,
Jacquiniella cernua,
Jacquiniella cobanensis,
Jacquiniella colombiana,
Jacquiniella equitantifolia,
Jacquiniella gigantea,
Jacquiniella globosa,
Jacquiniella leucomelana,
Jacquiniella pedunculata,
Jacquiniella standleyi,
Jacquiniella steyermarkii,
Jacquiniella teretifolia,
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,