Chironia palustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
603434
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Trav. S. Africa 2: 226 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602766
Common Names
- Chironia Palustris
- Marsh Chironia
- Marsh Starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia palustris (also called Marsh Chironia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, dark green leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist soil and full sun, and is often found in wetland and marsh areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chironia palustris has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pains.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chironia palustris sub. transvaalensis (Gilg) I.Verd.Chironia palustris sub. palustris
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chironia palustris is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Chironia palustris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Chironia palustris
Chironia palustris is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.
Chironia palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia palustris?
Chironia palustris
What is the common name of Chironia palustris?
Palustris Chironia
Where is Chironia palustris native to?
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
William John Burchell (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366861-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.