Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
linoides
ID:
603403

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 189 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602735



Common Names

  • Chironia linoides
  • Linoid Chironia
  • Cape Chironia


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Description

Chironia linoides (also called Linoid 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 linoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chironia linoides sub. emarginata (Jaroscz) I.Verd.
Chironia linoides sub. macrocalyx (Prain) I.Verd.
Chironia linoides sub. nana I.Verd.
Chironia linoides sub. linoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chironia linoides 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 linoides 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 linoides

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

Chironia linoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chironia linoides?

Chironia linoides

What are the common names of Chironia linoides?

Lin-like Chironia

What is the natural habitat of Chironia linoides?

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,

References