Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
johnsonii
ID:
973338

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 439 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972676

Common Names

  • Androstachys Johnsonii
  • Johnson's Androstachys
  • Johnson's False Rosewood

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Description

Androstachys johnsonii (also called Johnson's Androstachys, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a dense, spreading crown and grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in moist forests, open woodlands, and along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Androstachys johnsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat fever, cold, cough, asthma, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Androstachys johnsonii is a small yellowish-green spike, the seed is a small, black, shiny, and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Androstachys johnsonii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Androstachys johnsonii

Androstachys johnsonii is native to Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Species in the Androstachys genus

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8992: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.