Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
heucherifolia
ID:
355820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Hilliard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 49: 230 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355152

Common Names

  • Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia
  • Heucherifolia Jamesbrittenia
  • Heucherifolia Plant

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Description

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia (also called Heuchera-leaved Jamesbrittenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky outcrops and on hillsides in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia is used as a source of timber, fuel, and food. Its timber is used for furniture, construction, and other woodworking projects. Its fuel is used for cooking and heating. Its edible fruits are used in a variety of dishes and desserts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the plant in early spring or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia?

Heucherifolia Jamesbrittenia

What is the scientific name of Heucherifolia Jamesbrittenia?

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia

What is the natural habitat of Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, such as Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Species in the Jamesbrittenia genus

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia, Jamesbrittenia huillana, Jamesbrittenia maxii, Jamesbrittenia angolensis, Jamesbrittenia bergae, Jamesbrittenia dissecta, Jamesbrittenia kraussiana, Jamesbrittenia pedunculosa, Jamesbrittenia accrescens, Jamesbrittenia acutiloba, Jamesbrittenia adpressa, Jamesbrittenia albanensis, Jamesbrittenia albiflora, Jamesbrittenia albobadia, Jamesbrittenia albomarginata, Jamesbrittenia amplexicaulis, Jamesbrittenia argentea, Jamesbrittenia aridicola, Jamesbrittenia aspalathoides, Jamesbrittenia aspleniifolia, Jamesbrittenia breviflora, Jamesbrittenia filicaulis, Jamesbrittenia foliolosa, Jamesbrittenia fruticosa, Jamesbrittenia phlogiflora, Jamesbrittenia grandiflora, Jamesbrittenia jurassica, Jamesbrittenia glutinosa, Jamesbrittenia stellata, Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea, Jamesbrittenia aurantiaca, Jamesbrittenia barbata, Jamesbrittenia beverlyana, Jamesbrittenia bicolor, Jamesbrittenia burkeana, Jamesbrittenia calciphila, Jamesbrittenia candida, Jamesbrittenia canescens, Jamesbrittenia carvalhoi, Jamesbrittenia chenopodioides, Jamesbrittenia concinna, Jamesbrittenia crassicaulis, Jamesbrittenia dentatisepala, Jamesbrittenia dolomitica, Jamesbrittenia elegantissima, Jamesbrittenia fimbriata, Jamesbrittenia fleckii, Jamesbrittenia fodina, Jamesbrittenia fragilis, Jamesbrittenia giessii,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964691-1: 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].