Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chironius
ID:
385823

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.D.J.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 12(1): 96 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385155



Common Names

  • Opopanax Chironius
  • Sweet Myrrh
  • Gum Myrrh


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Synonyms

  • Opopanax bulgaricus Velen. [unknown]

Description

Opopanax chironius (also called 'Chironius Opopanax', 'Opopanax' and 'Chironius Opopanax Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, woody shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near water.

Uses & Benefits

Opopanax chironius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opopanax chironius has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opopanax chironius is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Opopanax chironius

Opopanax chironius is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

Opopanax chironius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opopanax chironius?

Opopanax chironius

What is the common name of Opopanax chironius?

Chiron's opopanax

What is the family of Opopanax chironius?

Apiaceae

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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