Smelowskia johnsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johnsonii
ID:
1281700
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Mulligan
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Canad. Field-Naturalist 115: 341 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281038
Common Names
- Smelowskia johnsonii
- Johnsonii Smelowskia
- Johnsonii Brassicaceae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Smelowskia johnsonii (also called Johnson's Smelowskia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open grasslands, desert scrub, and dry washes.
Uses & Benefits
Smelowskia johnsonii has been used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and its leaves are used as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smelowskia johnsonii is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Smelowskia johnsonii is a perennial plant native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be kept moist until they germinate, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Smelowskia johnsonii
Smelowskia johnsonii is native to Russia and can be found in the taiga forests of the country.
Smelowskia johnsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smelowskia johnsonii?
Smelowskia johnsonii
Where is Smelowskia johnsonii native to?
Central Asia
What type of plant is Smelowskia johnsonii?
Perennial
Species in the Smelowskia genus
Smelowskia ovalis, Smelowskia micrantha, Smelowskia flavissima, Smelowskia mongolica, Smelowskia bartholomewii, Smelowskia czukotica, Smelowskia furcata, Smelowskia heishuiensis, Smelowskia jacutica, Smelowskia sophiifolia, Smelowskia alba, Smelowskia borealis, Smelowskia calycina, Smelowskia pyriformis, Smelowskia porsildii, Smelowskia bifurcata, Smelowskia parryoides, Smelowskia altaica, Smelowskia inopinata, Smelowskia pectinata, Smelowskia annua, Smelowskia tibetica, Smelowskia americana, Smelowskia sisymbrioides, Smelowskia johnsonii, Smelowskia media,
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 tro-50311570: Based on the initial data import
Gerald Alfred Mulligan (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Mulligan' in the authors string.