Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) H.C.Hopkins & Pillon
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(4)-42: 16 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343508
Common Names
- Jaffrea erubescens
- Erubescens Jaffrea
- Jaffrea erubescens
Description
Jaffrea erubescens (also called Blushing Jaffrea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Jaffrea erubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Jaffrea erubescens is yellow with a purple center. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jaffrea erubescens is a tropical plant that is best propagated from cuttings. It prefers warm temperatures and high humidity and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and the cutting should take root in a few weeks. Once the roots have developed, the plant can be transplanted into a larger pot.
Where to Find Jaffrea erubescens
Jaffrea erubescens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.
Jaffrea erubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jaffrea erubescens?
Jaffrea erubescens
What is the common name of Jaffrea erubescens?
Erubescens Jaffrea
What is the natural habitat of Jaffrea erubescens?
It is found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador
Species in the Jaffrea genus
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,
References
Yohan Pillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillon' in the authors string.