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Johnstonella
Johnstonella
Description Johnstonella is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Central and South America and is known for its attractive, showy blooms. The plant produces small, delicate flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white, which are arranged in clusters. Johnstonella is a relatively low-maintenance plant that can be grown indoors or…
Jatropha Gossypiifolia
Jatropha Gossypiifolia
Description Jatropha Gossypiifolia, commonly known as Bellyache Bush, is a tropical shrub that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, but it can also be found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. This plant has a wide range of medicinal uses and is often used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as diarrhea,…
Johannesteijsmannia Altifrons
Johannesteijsmannia Altifrons
Description Johannesteijsmannia Altifrons, commonly known as the “Joey Palm,” is a tropical palm tree native to Borneo. It is known for its striking leaves and unique appearance, making it a popular choice for ornamental gardens and indoor spaces. This palm tree can grow up to 10 meters tall and is characterized by its slender trunk, which is covered in brown…
Jasminanthes
Jasminanthes
Description Jasminanthes is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and is known for its attractive flowers. The plant can grow up to 2-3 feet tall and has a woody stem. The flowers are small and have a five-pointed star shape. They typically bloom in clusters and have a pleasant…
Jacaratia
Jacaratia
Description Jacaratia is a plant species belonging to the Caricaceae family, which is native to Central and South America. The plant is also known as Carica spinosa, Spinosa, and Jacaranda Carica. It is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 25 meters in height. The plant produces large, green leaves that are arranged alternately on the stem. The tree…
Jasminum Grandiflorum
Jasminum Grandiflorum
Description Jasminum Grandiflorum, also known as Spanish Jasmine or Royal Jasmine, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Oleaceae family. It is a native of the Indian subcontinent and is widely cultivated for its fragrant flowers. The plant is a climbing shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height. The leaves are dark green, shiny and oval-shaped…
Juniperus Virginiana Var. Silicicola
Juniperus Virginiana Var. Silicicola
Description Juniperus Virginiana Var. Silicicola, commonly known as Southern Red Cedar, is a tree that belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is an evergreen coniferous tree that can grow up to 50 feet tall and 20 feet wide. The bark is reddish-brown and exfoliates in thin strips, revealing a grayish-brown inner bark. The leaves are scale-like, 1/16 to 1/8 inch…
Jaumea Carnosa
Jaumea Carnosa
Description Jaumea Carnosa, also known as marsh jaumea or marsh wireweed, is a flowering perennial plant that belongs to the sunflower family (Asteraceae). It is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and along the coastlines of California, Arizona, and Mexico. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a woody stem that bears numerous branches…
Jovellana Violacea
Jovellana Violacea
Description Jovellana Violacea is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae. It is native to Chile and is commonly known as Chilean Bellflower or Purple Bells. This plant has a woody stem that grows up to 1.5 meters tall and produces purple and white flowers from late winter to early summer. The flowers are bell-shaped and have a…
Jatropha Cardiophylla
Jatropha Cardiophylla
Description Jatropha Cardiophylla, commonly known as the Heart-leaved Jatropha, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and South America and is known for its attractive foliage and bright red flowers. This plant is often grown as an ornamental and can reach up to 6 feet in height. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…