Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
johannis-winkleri
ID:
722491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 93 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721824

Common Names

  • Hexatheca Johannis-Winkleri
  • Coral Plant
  • Coral Bush

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Description

Hexatheca johannis-winkleri (also called Johannis-Winkler's star apple, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a short trunk. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, savannas, and thickets. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hexatheca johannis-winkleri is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to make dyes and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hexatheca johannis-winkleri has white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and round with a light brown color. Seedlings have a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hexatheca johannis-winkleri is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Hexatheca johannis-winkleri

Hexatheca johannis-winkleri is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

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Asteraceae

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,