Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
603448

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Mey.) Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 805 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602780



Common Names

  • Chironia Purpurascens
  • Purple Chironia
  • Purple Starwort


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Description

Chironia purpurascens (also called Purple Chironia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It has small, dark green leaves and purple flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist soil and partial shade, and is often found in woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chironia purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chironia purpurascens sub. humilis (Gilg) I.Verd.
Chironia purpurascens sub. purpurascens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chironia purpurascens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two to three small, upright leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chironia purpurascens 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 purpurascens

Chironia purpurascens is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa.

Chironia purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chironia purpurascens?

Chironia purpurascens

What are the common names of Chironia purpurascens?

Purple Chironia

What is the natural habitat of Chironia purpurascens?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366871-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.