Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distans
ID:
746022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Halácsy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Graec. 1: 634. 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745355



Common Names

  • Johrenia Distans
  • Johrenia
  • Johrenia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Johrenia graeca Boiss. & Spruner ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum distans Griseb. [unknown]
  • Caroselinum distans Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Johrenia distans (also called Distant Johrenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has a thin stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with small, white flowers and divided leaves. It prefers moist habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Johrenia distans is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Johrenia distans has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Johrenia distans is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Johrenia distans

Johrenia distans can be found in tropical Africa.

Johrenia distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Johrenia distans?

Johrenia distans

What type of plant is Johrenia distans?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Johrenia distans grow?

Tropical regions

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2898281: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.