Chironia stokoei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stokoei
ID:
603467
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Verd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 7: 458 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602799
Common Names
- Chironia Stokoei
- Stokoe's Chironia
- Stokoe's Star-violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia stokoei (also called 'Stokoe's 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 stokoei 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 stokoei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chironia stokoei 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 stokoei
Chironia stokoei is native to South Africa, where it can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces.
Chironia stokoei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia stokoei?
Chironia stokoei
What type of plant is Chironia stokoei?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Chironia stokoei 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
Inez Clare Verdoorn (1896-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Verd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366887-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.