Chironia laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
603401
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 25 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602733
Common Names
- Chironia laxiflora
- Laxiflora Chironia
- Cape Chironia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered 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 laxiflora 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 laxiflora 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chironia laxiflora 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 laxiflora
Chironia laxiflora is native to South Africa, where it can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces.
Chironia laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia laxiflora?
Chironia laxiflora
What are the common names of Chironia laxiflora?
Lax-flowered Chironia
What is the natural habitat of Chironia laxiflora?
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
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366837-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.