Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
603400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 105 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602732



Common Names

  • Chironia laxa
  • Lax Chironia
  • Cape Chironia


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Description

Chironia laxa (also called Loose Chironia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Chironia laxa 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 laxa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Chironia laxa 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 laxa

Chironia laxa is native to South Africa, where it can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces.

Chironia laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chironia laxa?

Chironia laxa

What are the common names of Chironia laxa?

Lax Chironia

What is the natural habitat of Chironia laxa?

It is native to the Cape Provinces and the Northern Provinces 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,

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