Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Mez
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2: 416 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269546
Common Names
- Wallenia jacquinioides
- Jacquinoid Wallenia
- Jacquinoid Leatherwood
Description
Wallenia jacquinioides (also called Jacquinioides Wallenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is native to Central and South America. This plant is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Wallenia jacquinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wallenia jacquinioides has white to pink flowers with a banner petal that is white and pink. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wallenia jacquinioides is an evergreen, woody shrub native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Wallenia jacquinioides
Wallenia jacquinioides is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Wallenia jacquinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wallenia jacquinioides?
Wallenia jacquinioides
What is the common name of Wallenia jacquinioides?
Jacquin's Wallenia
What is the growth habit of Wallenia jacquinioides?
Wallenia jacquinioides is an evergreen shrub with an upright, bushy habit.
Species in the Wallenia genus
Wallenia ilicifolia,
Wallenia discolor,
Wallenia apiculata,
Wallenia aquifolia,
Wallenia calyptrata,
Wallenia crassifolia,
Wallenia ekmanii,
Wallenia elliptica,
Wallenia erythrocarpa,
Wallenia fawcettii,
Wallenia formonensis,
Wallenia gracilis,
Wallenia hughsonii,
Wallenia corymbosa,
Wallenia punctulata,
Wallenia purdieana,
Wallenia sylvestris,
Wallenia urbaniana,
Wallenia lepperi,
Wallenia yunquensis,
Wallenia laurifolia,
Wallenia venosa,
Wallenia subverticillata,
Wallenia bumelioides,
Wallenia clusioides,
Wallenia jacquinioides,
Wallenia lamarckiana,
Wallenia xylosteoides,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,