Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
jacobsiana
ID:
921216

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.D.B.Whalley & J.J.Bruhl

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Telopea 13: 85 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920551

Common Names

  • Walwhalleya jacobsiana
  • Jacobsiana Orchid
  • Walwhalleya Orchid

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Description

Walwhalleya jacobsiana (also called Jacobs' Walwhalleya, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in spring. It is found in rocky slopes and hillsides, as well as in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Walwhalleya jacobsiana is a species of plant found in Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Walwhalleya jacobsiana are small, white, and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Walwhalleya jacobsiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Walwhalleya jacobsiana

Walwhalleya jacobsiana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Jeremy Bruhl (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Bruhl' in the authors string.
Ralph D.B. Whalley (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.B.Whalley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111393-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].