Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ornata
ID:
219829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Blumea 25: 296 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219158

Common Names

  • Jackiopsis ornata
  • Ornate Jackiopsis
  • Jackiopsis Ornata

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Synonyms

  • Jackia ornata Wall. [valid]
  • Zuccarinia ornata Spreng. [valid]

Description

Jackiopsis ornata (also called Ornate Jackiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical forests and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Jackiopsis ornata 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 Jackiopsis ornata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jackiopsis ornata can be propagated through stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water the soil and place the cuttings in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Roots should form within a few weeks and the new plants can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Jackiopsis ornata

Jackiopsis ornata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Jackiopsis ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jackiopsis ornata?

Jackiopsis ornata

What are the common names of Jackiopsis ornata?

None

What is the natural habitat of Jackiopsis ornata?

Jackiopsis ornata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Jackiopsis genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-104147: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.