Chironia flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
603370
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 296 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602702
Common Names
- Chironia flexuosa
- Flexuous Chironia
- Cape Chironia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia flexuosa (also called Flexuosa 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 flexuosa 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 flexuosa has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.
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Chironia flexuosa 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 flexuosa
Chironia flexuosa is native to parts of Africa, including Kenya and Uganda. It can be found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and meadows.
Chironia flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia flexuosa?
Chironia flexuosa
What is the common name of Chironia flexuosa?
Flexuous Chironia
What is the natural habitat of Chironia flexuosa?
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366813-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.