Jovellana
Jovellana was named in honour of D. Caspari Melchiori de Jovelanos who was a student of the flora of Peru.
Belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae Jovellana is a genus of 6 species of herbs or sub-shrubs found in South America and New Zealand. Early botanists included some species in the genus Calceolaria because of their very close relationship.
Jovellana violacea is a native of Chile and can be found growing in a few gardens in New Zealand. Growing up to 2m this twiggy shrub produces a fine display of unusually coloured flowers. The flowers are yellowish white to pale violet in colour covered in purple spots. The unusual colour combined with the typical calceolaria shaped flower makes it very attractive. A well-grown shrub can cover itself with hundreds of flowers.
To the casual observer the occurrence of species of Jovellana on both South America and New Zealand strengthens the possibility of vegetation linkages between the two land areas.
Jovellana violaceae, Strange wonderful things website
Jovellana violaceae - Jury Blog
Belonging to the family Scrophulariaceae Jovellana is a genus of 6 species of herbs or sub-shrubs found in South America and New Zealand. Early botanists included some species in the genus Calceolaria because of their very close relationship.
Jovellana violacea is a native of Chile and can be found growing in a few gardens in New Zealand. Growing up to 2m this twiggy shrub produces a fine display of unusually coloured flowers. The flowers are yellowish white to pale violet in colour covered in purple spots. The unusual colour combined with the typical calceolaria shaped flower makes it very attractive. A well-grown shrub can cover itself with hundreds of flowers.
To the casual observer the occurrence of species of Jovellana on both South America and New Zealand strengthens the possibility of vegetation linkages between the two land areas.
Jovellana violaceae, Strange wonderful things website
Jovellana violaceae - Jury Blog