Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
racemosa
ID:
356506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 250 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355838



Common Names

  • Johnstonella racemosa
  • Racemosa Johnstonella
  • Johnstonella Juniper


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Synonyms

  • Krynitzkia ramosissima A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cryptantha racemosa (S.Watson ex A.Gray) Greene [unknown]
  • Cryptantha racemosa lignosa I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Cryptantha ramosissima Greene [unknown]
  • Cryptantha suffruticosa Piper [unknown]
  • Eritrichium racemosum S.Watson ex A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Johnstonella racemosa (also called Racemose Johnstonella, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has pinnate leaves and small, round, yellow-green berries.

Uses & Benefits

Johnstonella racemosa is used for making furniture, as a windbreak, and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Johnstonella racemosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with a single stem and small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Johnstonella racemosa is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Johnstonella racemosa

Johnstonella racemosa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Johnstonella racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Johnstonella racemosa?

Johnstonella racemosa

What is the common name of Johnstonella racemosa?

Racemose johnstonella

What is the natural habitat of Johnstonella racemosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of 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,