Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
354574

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Chamberlain

Source:
ksu

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Turkey 4: 436 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353906



Common Names

  • Johrenia Tortuosa
  • Tortuosa's Johrenia
  • Johrenia Tortuosa


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Synonyms

  • Johrenia dichotoma Boiss. [illegitimate]
  • Johrenia engleri Dingler [unknown]
  • Johrenia fungosa Boiss. [unknown]
  • Eriosynaphe tortuosa Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Johrenia tortuosa (also called 'Tortuosa Johrenia' or 'Tortuosa Johrenias', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Brazil and found in wet forests, often near streams. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with elliptic, opposite leaves and white or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Johrenia tortuosa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Johrenia tortuosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Johrenia tortuosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to encourage growth.

Where to Find Johrenia tortuosa

Johrenia tortuosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Johrenia tortuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Johrenia tortuosa?

Johrenia tortuosa

What is the common name of Johrenia tortuosa?

Tortuous Johrenia

What is the natural habitat of Johrenia tortuosa?

Woodlands, scrub, and grasslands

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:843886-1: Based on the initial data import