Status:
valid
Authors:
Reveal
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56: 304 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271375
Common Names
- Crateriorum Johanneshowellia
- Crateriorum Johanneshowelliae
- Crateriorum-Leaf Johanneshowelliae
Description
Johanneshowellia crateriorum (also called Johannes Howell's bush, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open woods, heaths, and mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Johanneshowellia crateriorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Johanneshowellia crateriorum has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Johanneshowellia crateriorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Johanneshowellia crateriorum
Johanneshowellia crateriorum can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory.
Johanneshowellia crateriorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Johanneshowellia crateriorum?
Johanneshowellia crateriorum
What is the common name of Johanneshowellia crateriorum?
Crateriorum
What is the natural habitat of Johanneshowellia crateriorum?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Johanneshowellia genus
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,