About Jacquinia ruscifolia
Jacquinia ruscifolia (Jacquinia ruscifolia) is a shrub belonging to the Theophrastaceae family (Primrose Or Primula Family). It is typically found in planted key identification features : a huge shrub with spinescent leaf tip. flowers orange-red; stamens opposite to petals. ovules many on free central placenta. fruit a berry. It is native to Central America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Jacquinia ruscifolia
- Genus
- Jacquinia
- Family
- THEOPHRASTACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Planted Key identification features : A huge shrub with spinescent leaf tip. Flowers orange-red; Stamens opposite to petals. Ovules many on free central placenta. Fruit a berry
- Native to
- Central America
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-May

Botanical family
Theophrastaceae
Primrose Or Primula Family
Jacquinia ruscifolia belongs to the Theophrastaceae family.
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