Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerocarpa
ID:
1331053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) H.C.Hopkins & Pillon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(4)-42: 17 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343507

Common Names

  • Jaffrea xerocarpa
  • Xerocarpa Jaffrea
  • Jaffrea xerocarpa

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Description

Jaffrea xerocarpa (also called Xerocarp 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 xerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jaffrea xerocarpa is white and tubular with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jaffrea xerocarpa 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 xerocarpa

Jaffrea xerocarpa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.

Jaffrea xerocarpa FAQ

What is the common name of Jaffrea xerocarpa?

Indian Plum

What is the scientific name of Indian Plum?

Jaffrea xerocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Jaffrea xerocarpa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Helen Collingwood Hopkins (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Hopkins' in the authors string.
Yohan Pillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillon' in the authors string.