Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) Reveal
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 56: 302 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271374
Common Names
- Puberula Johanneshowellia
- Puberula Johanneshowelliae
- Puberula-Leaf Johanneshowelliae
Description
Johanneshowellia puberula (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 puberula 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 puberula 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 puberula can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. Place the cuttings in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight. Keep the soil moist and mist the leaves regularly. The cuttings should root in about 6-8 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into individual pots.
Where to Find Johanneshowellia puberula
Johanneshowellia puberula can be found in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory.
Johanneshowellia puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Johanneshowellia puberula?
Johanneshowellia puberula
What is the common name of Johanneshowellia puberula?
Puberula
What is the natural habitat of Johanneshowellia puberula?
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,