Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chiritiflora
ID:
1228949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) W.W.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Trans. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 27: 338 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228287



Common Names

  • Whytockia chiritiflora
  • Chiriti Whytockia
  • Chiriti Tea Tree


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Description

Whytockia chiritiflora (also called Chirita-Flowered Whytockia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, oval leaves, with small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, preferring moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Whytockia chiritiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Whytockia chiritiflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Whytockia chiritiflora is a perennial herb native to temperate regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Whytockia chiritiflora

Whytockia chiritiflora can be found in wet forests and woodlands in eastern Australia.

Whytockia chiritiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Whytockia chiritiflora?

Chiriti-flowered Whytockia

What is the native range of Whytockia chiritiflora?

Japan

What is the growth habit of Whytockia chiritiflora?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50054025: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.