Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
ruhuaii
ID:
1330201

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.B.Liao & Lei Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 250 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342655


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Description

Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii (also called 'Ruhuai Sinojohnstonia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, alternate leaves and white flowers. It grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood, which is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a well-drained medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii

Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii is native to China.

Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii?

Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii

What is the common name of Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii?

Ruhuai's Sinojohnstonia

What is the natural habitat of Sinojohnstonia ruhuaii?

Tropical forests

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,

References

Wen Bo Liao (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Liao' in the authors string.
Lei Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lei Wang' in the authors string.