Chionolaena wittigiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wittigiana
ID:
137984
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(3): 129 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137313
Common Names
- Wittigiana Daisy
- Chionolaena Daisy
- White Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chionolaena wittigiana (also called Wittig's Chionolaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky outcrops and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Chionolaena wittigiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chionolaena wittigiana is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chionolaena wittigiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in dry, sandy soils.
Where to Find Chionolaena wittigiana
Chionolaena wittigiana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Chionolaena wittigiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chionolaena wittigiana?
Chionolaena wittigiana
What is the common name of Chionolaena wittigiana?
Wittig's Chionolaena
Where is Chionolaena wittigiana found?
Chionolaena wittigiana is found in South Africa
Species in the Chionolaena genus
Chionolaena isabellae, Chionolaena capitata, Chionolaena lavandulifolia, Chionolaena chrysocoma, Chionolaena macdonaldii, Chionolaena durangensis, Chionolaena phylicoides, Chionolaena cryptocephala, Chionolaena lychnophorioides, Chionolaena concinna, Chionolaena phylicoides, Chionolaena arbuscula, Chionolaena costaricensis, Chionolaena salicifolia, Chionolaena latifolia, Chionolaena columbiana, Chionolaena mexicana, Chionolaena chrysocoma, Chionolaena wittigiana, Chionolaena jeffreyi, Chionolaena adpressifolia, Chionolaena campestris, Chionolaena canastrensis, Chionolaena juniperina, Chionolaena barclayae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-98: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.