Chironia erythraeoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythraeoides
ID:
603366
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 709 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602698
Common Names
- Chironia erythraeoides
- Red Chironia
- Cape Chironia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia erythraeoides (also called Erythraeoides 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 erythraeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chironia erythraeoides has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chironia erythraeoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Chironia erythraeoides
Chironia erythraeoides is native to parts of Africa, including Kenya and Uganda. It can be found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and meadows.
Chironia erythraeoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia erythraeoides?
Chironia erythraeoides
What is the common name of Chironia erythraeoides?
Erythraeoid Chironia
What is the natural habitat of Chironia erythraeoides?
It is found in the grasslands and scrublands of 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
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366809-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.