Status:
valid
Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) Hasenstab & M.G.Simpson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 754 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329318
Common Names
- Fastigiata Johnstonella
- Fastigiata False Mahogany
- Fastigiata Mahogany
Description
Johnstonella fastigiata (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 fastigiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Johnstonella fastigiata has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Johnstonella fastigiata 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 fastigiata
Johnstonella fastigiata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Johnstonella fastigiata FAQ
What is the common name of Johnstonella fastigiata?
Fastigiata Johnstonella
What type of plant is Johnstonella fastigiata?
Tropical evergreen perennial
Where is Johnstonella fastigiata native to?
South Africa
Species in the Johnstonella genus
Johnstonella racemosa,
Johnstonella angelica,
Johnstonella angustifolia,
Johnstonella costata,
Johnstonella diplotricha,
Johnstonella echinosepala,
Johnstonella fastigiata,
Johnstonella grayi,
Johnstonella holoptera,
Johnstonella micromeres,
Johnstonella parviflora,
Johnstonella pusilla,
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,