Chironia serpyllifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpyllifolia
ID:
603463
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (HBG, Hamburgensis) 1828: 16 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602795
Common Names
- Chironia Serpyllifolia
- Thyme-leaved Chironia
- Thyme-leaved Star-violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia serpyllifolia (also called 'Thyme-leaved Chironia', among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant with white flowers. It is native to South Africa, and it typically grows in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chironia serpyllifolia 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chironia serpyllifolia 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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Chironia serpyllifolia is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Chironia serpyllifolia
Chironia serpyllifolia is native to South Africa, where it can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces.
Chironia serpyllifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia serpyllifolia?
Chironia serpyllifolia
What type of plant is Chironia serpyllifolia?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Chironia serpyllifolia 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
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366882-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.