Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 14: 232 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602670
Common Names
- Baum's Chironia
- Chironia Baumiana
- Baumiana Chironia
Description
Chironia baumiana (also called Baum's Chironia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate and its flowers are white and pink. It grows in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chironia baumiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chironia baumiana has a bright purple flower with yellow-green petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chironia baumiana is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Chironia baumiana
Chironia baumiana is native to South Africa and can be found in the fynbos and grassland habitats.
Chironia baumiana FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Chironia baumiana?
Chironia baumiana prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil is best for Chironia baumiana?
Chironia baumiana prefers well-draining soil with a neutral pH.
How much light does Chironia baumiana need?
Chironia baumiana prefers bright, indirect light.
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,