Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
johnsonii
ID:
431179

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 18a: 62 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430511



Common Names

  • Johnson's Zeylanidium
  • Johnson's Zehnderia
  • Johnson's Zeylanidium Tree


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Synonyms

  • Hydrobryum johnsonii Willis [unknown]
  • Mniopsis johnsonii Wight [unknown]
  • Podostemum johnsonii (Wight) Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Zeylanidium johnsonii (also called 'Johnson's Zeylanidium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping rhizome, and the stems can reach up to 1 m in length. It has large white flowers with yellow-green petals. It typically grows in wet meadows, open forests, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Zeylanidium johnsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zeylanidium johnsonii is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zeylanidium johnsonii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Zeylanidium johnsonii

Zeylanidium johnsonii is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wet zone of the country.

Zeylanidium johnsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zeylanidium johnsonii?

Zeylanidium johnsonii

What is the common name of Zeylanidium johnsonii?

Johnson's False Cardamom

Where is Zeylanidium johnsonii native to?

India

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,