Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
echinosepala
ID:
1316863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) Hasenstab & M.G.Simpson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 754 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329317



Common Names

  • Echinosepala Johnstonella
  • Echinosepala False Mahogany
  • Echinosepala Mahogany


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Description

Johnstonella echinosepala (also called 'Johnstonella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a perennial herb native to Ecuador, growing in forests and shrublands at elevations of 0-1000 m. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, with white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Johnstonella echinosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Johnstonella echinosepala has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Johnstonella echinosepala is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with clusters of small, white, daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To propagate by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from the stem and place it in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Johnstonella echinosepala

Johnstonella echinosepala is native to the western United States.

Johnstonella echinosepala FAQ

What is the common name of Johnstonella echinosepala?

Echinosepala Johnstonella

What type of plant is Johnstonella echinosepala?

Tropical evergreen perennial

Where is Johnstonella echinosepala native to?

South Africa

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Michael George Simpson (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Simpson' in the authors string.
Kristen E. Hasenstab-Lehman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hasenstab' in the authors string.