Jackiopsis Explained

Jackiopsis is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. It was described by in 1979. The genus contains only one species, viz. Jackiopsis ornata, which is found in Borneo, Malaysia and Sumatra.[1] It is also the only species in the tribe Jackieae.

According to Henry Nicholas Ridley, Malay name for Jackiopsis ornata is segan paya.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jackiopsis ornata (Wall.) Ridsdale, Blumea 25: 296 (1979). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. 9 June 2019.
  2. Ridley. H. N.. 1897. List of Malay Plant Names. segan paya.. 238. Journal of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 9 June 2019.

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