Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
114631

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 77: 4 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113960



Common Names

  • Johnston's Ophryosporus
  • Johnston's Woodrush
  • Johnston's Wood-rush


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Description

Ophryosporus johnstonii (also called Johnston's Beardtongue, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flowers, and grows in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ophryosporus johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ophryosporus johnstonii has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a small tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophryosporus johnstonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Ophryosporus johnstonii

Ophryosporus johnstonii is native to New Zealand and can be found in wet, montane forests.

Ophryosporus johnstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus johnstonii?

Ophryosporus johnstonii

What is the common name of Ophryosporus johnstonii?

Johnston's Ophryosporus

What is the natural habitat of Ophryosporus johnstonii?

It is found in dry, open areas in western North America.

Species in the Ophryosporus genus

Ophryosporus angustifolius, Ophryosporus paradoxus, Ophryosporus kuntzei, Ophryosporus burkartii, Ophryosporus densiflorus, Ophryosporus heptanthus, Ophryosporus hartwegii, Ophryosporus eleutherantherus, Ophryosporus serratifolius, Ophryosporus marchii, Ophryosporus cumingii, Ophryosporus mathewsii, Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus, Ophryosporus clavulatus, Ophryosporus peruvianus, Ophryosporus freyreysii, Ophryosporus sagasteguii, Ophryosporus macbridei, Ophryosporus galioides, Ophryosporus pubescens, Ophryosporus steinbachii, Ophryosporus anomalus, Ophryosporus venosissimus, Ophryosporus regnellii, Ophryosporus lorentzii, Ophryosporus sodiroi, Ophryosporus piquerioides, Ophryosporus floribundus, Ophryosporus ferreyrae, Ophryosporus sodiroi, Ophryosporus carchiensis, Ophryosporus johnstonii, Ophryosporus triangularis, Ophryosporus laxiflorus, Ophryosporus apricus, Ophryosporus macrodon, Ophryosporus pinifolius, Ophryosporus charua, Ophryosporus chilca, Ophryosporus ovatus, Ophryosporus ferreyrii, Ophryosporus axilliflorus, Ophryosporus hoppii, Ophryosporus organensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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