Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
junciformis
ID:
356499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10: 144 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355831

Common Names

  • Chrysitrix junciformis
  • Junciformis Chrysitrix
  • Junciformis Juniper

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Description

Chrysitrix junciformis (also called Junciform Chrysitrix, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has pinnate leaves and small, round, yellow-green berries.

Uses & Benefits

Chrysitrix junciformis is used for making furniture, as a windbreak, and for ornamental purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chrysitrix junciformis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with a single stem and small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chrysitrix junciformis is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Chrysitrix junciformis

Chrysitrix junciformis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Chrysitrix junciformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chrysitrix junciformis?

Chrysitrix junciformis

What is the common name of Chrysitrix junciformis?

Junciform chrysitrix

What is the natural habitat of Chrysitrix junciformis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303403-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].