Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juniperinum
ID:
615350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 379 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614682



Common Names

  • Coleonema juniperinum
  • Pink Breath of Heaven
  • Diosma juniperina


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Synonyms

  • Coleonema juniperifolium Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Coleonema virginianum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Diosma meyeriana Steud. ex Harv. & Sond. [unknown]

Description

Coleonema juniperinum (also called Juniper-leaved Coleonema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry habitats such as sandhills, open woods, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Coleonema juniperinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coleonema juniperinum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleonema juniperinum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Coleonema juniperinum

Coleonema juniperinum is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal regions of the country.

Coleonema juniperinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleonema juniperinum?

Coleonema juniperinum

What is the family of Coleonema juniperinum?

Rutaceae

Where is Coleonema juniperinum native to?

South Africa

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References