Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
jaunsariensis
ID:
733546

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kazmi

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Sultania 1: 1 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732879

Common Names

  • Jaunsari Ivanjohnstonia
  • Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis
  • Ivanjohnstonia

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Description

Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis (also called Common Ivanjohnstonia, among many other common names) is a shrub with a spreading habit, native to India. It grows in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis is a popular ornamental shrub, often used as a hedge or border plant in gardens. Its flowers are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis is a white-pink, star-shaped head, with a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is tolerant of dry conditions. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly during dry periods. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis

Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis can be found in the Himalayan region of India.

Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis?

Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis

What is the common name of Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis?

Jaunsari Ivy

Where is Ivanjohnstonia jaunsariensis native to?

Himalayan region of India

Species in the Ivanjohnstonia genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,