Chironia decumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
603355
Status:
valid
Authors:
Levyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 14: 84 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602687
Common Names
- Chironia decumbens
- Decumbens Chironia
- Chironia
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- Chironia maritima Eckl. [unknown]
Description
Chironia decumbens (also called Decumbens Chironia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate and its flowers are white and pink. It grows in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chironia decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chironia decumbens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with small, light green leaves.
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Chironia decumbens can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in bright, indirect light. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Chironia decumbens
Chironia decumbens is native to South Africa and can be found in the fynbos and grassland habitats.
Chironia decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia decumbens?
Chironia decumbens
What is the common name of Chironia decumbens?
Decumbent Chironia
What is the natural habitat of Chironia decumbens?
It is found in the grasslands and scrublands of South Africa.
Species in the Chironia genus
Chironia albiflora, Chironia angolensis, Chironia arenaria, Chironia baccifera, Chironia baumiana, Chironia decumbens, Chironia elgonensis, Chironia erythraeoides, Chironia fernandesiana, Chironia flexuosa, Chironia gratissima, Chironia jasminoides, Chironia katangensis, Chironia krebsii, Chironia laxa, Chironia laxiflora, Chironia linoides, Chironia melampyrifolia, Chironia palustris, Chironia peduncularis, Chironia peglerae, Chironia purpurascens, Chironia serpyllifolia, Chironia stokoei, Chironia tetragona,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366799-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.