Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
racemosa
ID:
1260335

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Hilliard

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 49: 232 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259673

Common Names

  • Jamesbrittenia racemosa
  • Racemose Jamesbrittenia
  • Clustered Jamesbrittenia

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Description

Jamesbrittenia racemosa (also called Racemose brittenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Jamesbrittenia racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Jamesbrittenia racemosa are white and pink in color, and have a long, tubular shape. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesbrittenia racemosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Jamesbrittenia racemosa

Jamesbrittenia racemosa can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.

Species in the Jamesbrittenia genus

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia, Jamesbrittenia huillana, Jamesbrittenia maxii, Jamesbrittenia angolensis, Jamesbrittenia bergae, Jamesbrittenia dissecta, Jamesbrittenia kraussiana, Jamesbrittenia pedunculosa, Jamesbrittenia accrescens, Jamesbrittenia acutiloba, Jamesbrittenia adpressa, Jamesbrittenia albanensis, Jamesbrittenia albiflora, Jamesbrittenia albobadia, Jamesbrittenia albomarginata, Jamesbrittenia amplexicaulis, Jamesbrittenia argentea, Jamesbrittenia aridicola, Jamesbrittenia aspalathoides, Jamesbrittenia aspleniifolia, Jamesbrittenia breviflora, Jamesbrittenia filicaulis, Jamesbrittenia foliolosa, Jamesbrittenia fruticosa, Jamesbrittenia phlogiflora, Jamesbrittenia grandiflora, Jamesbrittenia jurassica, Jamesbrittenia glutinosa, Jamesbrittenia stellata, Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea, Jamesbrittenia aurantiaca, Jamesbrittenia barbata, Jamesbrittenia beverlyana, Jamesbrittenia bicolor, Jamesbrittenia burkeana, Jamesbrittenia calciphila, Jamesbrittenia candida, Jamesbrittenia canescens, Jamesbrittenia carvalhoi, Jamesbrittenia chenopodioides, Jamesbrittenia concinna, Jamesbrittenia crassicaulis, Jamesbrittenia dentatisepala, Jamesbrittenia dolomitica, Jamesbrittenia elegantissima, Jamesbrittenia fimbriata, Jamesbrittenia fleckii, Jamesbrittenia fodina, Jamesbrittenia fragilis, Jamesbrittenia giessii,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:964713-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].