Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
1297940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 543 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297278

Common Names

  • Jacquemontia Ovalifolia
  • Ovalifolia Morning Glory
  • Ovalifolia Skyflower

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Description

Jacquemontia ovalifolia (also called oval-leaved jacquemontia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is an annual herb with trailing stems and small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacquemontia ovalifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are thin and have a long, pointed cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jacquemontia ovalifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once established, Jacquemontia ovalifolia should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Jacquemontia ovalifolia

Jacquemontia ovalifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Jacquemontia ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia ovalifolia?

Jacquemontia ovalifolia

What is the common name of Jacquemontia ovalifolia?

Oval-leaved jacquemontia

Where is Jacquemontia ovalifolia native to?

South America

Species in the Jacquemontia genus

Jacquemontia cearensis, Jacquemontia cephalantha, Jacquemontia cuyabana, Jacquemontia decipiens, Jacquemontia densifolia, Jacquemontia itatiayensis, Jacquemontia velloziana, Jacquemontia villosissima, Jacquemontia acrocephala, Jacquemontia browniana, Jacquemontia pannosa, Jacquemontia pentantha, Jacquemontia tomentella, Jacquemontia warmingii, Jacquemontia ochracea, Jacquemontia chrysanthera, Jacquemontia estrellensis, Jacquemontia cataractae, Jacquemontia ekmanii, Jacquemontia nipensis, Jacquemontia serpyllifolia, Jacquemontia tuerckheimii, Jacquemontia guyanensis, Jacquemontia revoluta, Jacquemontia obcordata, Jacquemontia albida, Jacquemontia pringlei, Jacquemontia abutiloides, Jacquemontia heterantha, Jacquemontia solanifolia, Jacquemontia sandwicensis, Jacquemontia linoides, Jacquemontia smithii, Jacquemontia pycnocephala, Jacquemontia spherocephala, Jacquemontia holosericea, Jacquemontia eastwoodiana, Jacquemontia paraguayensis, Jacquemontia anomala, Jacquemontia heterotricha, Jacquemontia rojasiana, Jacquemontia glaucescens, Jacquemontia lasioclados, Jacquemontia subsessilis, Jacquemontia velutina, Jacquemontia pentanthos, Jacquemontia acuminata, Jacquemontia asarifolia, Jacquemontia bracteosa, Jacquemontia capitellata,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

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