Chironia krebsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krebsii
ID:
603395
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Gent. : 98 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602727
Common Names
- Chironia krebsii
- Krebs' Chironia
- Cape Chironia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia krebsii (also called Krebs' chironia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the mountains of South Africa. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Chironia krebsii 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 krebsii 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 krebsii 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 krebsii
Chironia krebsii is native to South Africa, where it can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces.
Chironia krebsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia krebsii?
Chironia krebsii
What are the common names of Chironia krebsii?
Krebs' Starwort
What is the natural habitat of Chironia krebsii?
It is native to the Cape Provinces and the Northern Provinces 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
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366831-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.