Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fernandesiana
ID:
603368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paiva & I.Nogueira

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 47: 89 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602700



Common Names

  • Chironia fernandesiana
  • Fernandes' Chironia
  • Cape Chironia


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Description

Chironia fernandesiana (also called Fernandesiana 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 fernandesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chironia fernandesiana has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chironia fernandesiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chironia fernandesiana

Chironia fernandesiana is native to parts of Africa, including Kenya and Uganda. It can be found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and meadows.

Chironia fernandesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chironia fernandesiana?

Chironia fernandesiana

What is the common name of Chironia fernandesiana?

Fernandes' Chironia

What is the natural habitat of Chironia fernandesiana?

It is found in the grasslands and scrublands of South Africa.

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

Jorge Américo Rodrigues Paiva (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paiva' in the authors string.
Isabel Mariana Simões Nogueira (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Nogueira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958415-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.