Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
hookeri
ID:
602917

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 73: 66 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602249



Common Names

  • Chionocharis hookeri
  • Hookeri Chionocharis
  • Chionocharis Hookeri


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Synonyms

  • Eritrichium hookeri (C.B.Clarke) Brand [unknown]
  • Myosotis hookeri C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Chionocharis hookeri (also called Hooker's Allspice, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to New Zealand. It has small, bell-shaped flowers that are white or yellow in color. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chionocharis hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chionocharis hookeri has a bright yellow flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chionocharis hookeri is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Once established, the plant requires little care and maintenance. It can tolerate a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Chionocharis hookeri

Chionocharis hookeri can be found in the United States, primarily in the southeastern states from Louisiana to Florida and north to Virginia.

Chionocharis hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chionocharis hookeri?

Chionocharis hookeri

What is the common name of Chionocharis hookeri?

Hooker's Chionocharis

What is the natural habitat of Chionocharis hookeri?

Chionocharis hookeri is native to the forests of New Zealand

Species in the Chionocharis genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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