Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
johnstonii
ID:
567971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munz) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 386 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000567303



Common Names

  • Boechera johnstonii
  • Johnston's Boechera
  • Johnston's Rockcress


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Synonyms

  • Arabis hirshbergiae S.Boyd [unknown]
  • Arabis johnstonii Munz [unknown]
  • Boechera hirshbergiae (S.Boyd) Al-Shehbaz [unknown]

Description

Boechera johnstonii (also called Johnston's rockcress, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and grows in rocky areas, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Boechera johnstonii is used as an ornamental plant to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Boechera johnstonii is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Boechera johnstonii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The plants should be grown in full sun and will tolerate a wide range of soil types. Once established, Boechera johnstonii is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Boechera johnstonii

Boechera johnstonii can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.

Boechera johnstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Boechera johnstonii?

Boechera johnstonii

What is the common name of Boechera johnstonii?

Johnston's rockcress

Where is Boechera johnstonii found?

Boechera johnstonii is found in the western United States and Canada.

Species in the Boechera genus

Boechera acutina, Boechera arcuata, Boechera atrorubens, Boechera calderi, Boechera californica, Boechera cascadensis, Boechera consanguinea, Boechera covillei, Boechera depauperata, Boechera drepanoloba, Boechera duchesnensis, Boechera elkoensis, Boechera evadens, Boechera formosa, Boechera gracilenta, Boechera grahamii, Boechera harrisonii, Boechera horizontalis, Boechera howellii, Boechera languida, Boechera lincolnensis, Boechera macounii, Boechera nevadensis, Boechera paddoensis, Boechera pauciflora, Boechera paupercula, Boechera peirsonii, Boechera pendulocarpa, Boechera pinetorum, Boechera polyantha, Boechera porphyrea, Boechera pratincola, Boechera quebecensis, Boechera rollinsiorum, Boechera rubicundula, Boechera saximontana, Boechera serpenticola, Boechera shevockii, Boechera spatifolia, Boechera texana, Boechera tularensis, Boechera ultra-alsa, Boechera villosa, Boechera xylopoda, Boechera beckwithii, Boechera bodiensis, Boechera breweri, Boechera cobrensis, Boechera collinsii, Boechera constancei,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678042: Based on the initial data import
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.