Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lellinger) Pabón-Mora & F.González
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 68(1): 90 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346217
Common Names
- Jamesonia maxonii
- Maxonii Jamesonia
- Maxonii Plant
Description
Jamesonia maxonii (also called Maxon's Jamesonia, among many other common names) is a species of Jamesonia native to the Philippines. It is a small, shrubby plant with thick, fleshy stems and small, ovate leaves. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Jamesonia maxonii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jamesonia maxonii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jamesonia maxonii is a perennial, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in well-draining soil. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established.
Where to Find Jamesonia maxonii
Jamesonia maxonii is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Jamesonia maxonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jamesonia maxonii?
Jamesonia maxonii
What are the common names of Jamesonia maxonii?
Maxon's jamesonia
Where is Jamesonia maxonii native to?
Mexico
Species in the Jamesonia genus
Jamesonia elongata,
Jamesonia osteniana,
Jamesonia accrescens,
Jamesonia angusta,
Jamesonia ascendens,
Jamesonia aureonitens,
Jamesonia biardii,
Jamesonia caracasana,
Jamesonia cheilanthoides,
Jamesonia chiapensis,
Jamesonia congesta,
Jamesonia ewanii,
Jamesonia feei,
Jamesonia flabellata,
Jamesonia flexuosa,
Jamesonia glaberrima,
Jamesonia glaziovii,
Jamesonia hirsutula,
Jamesonia hirta,
Jamesonia insignis,
Jamesonia lechleri,
Jamesonia lindigii,
Jamesonia longipetiolata,
Jamesonia madidiensis,
Jamesonia mathewsii,
Jamesonia novogranatensis,
Jamesonia orbignyana,
Jamesonia paucifolia,
Jamesonia rufescens,
Jamesonia setulosa,
Jamesonia stuebelii,
Jamesonia vellea,
Jamesonia warscewiczii,
Jamesonia wurdackii,
Jamesonia rotundifolia,
Jamesonia scammaniae,
Jamesonia peruviana,
Jamesonia alstonii,
Jamesonia goudotii,
Jamesonia boliviensis,
Jamesonia scalaris,
Jamesonia imbricata,
Jamesonia blepharum,
Jamesonia hispidula,
Jamesonia pulchra,
Jamesonia cinnamomea,
Jamesonia canescens,
Jamesonia verticalis,
Jamesonia crespiana,
Jamesonia robusta,
Species in the Pteridaceae family