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
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.
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,