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
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.
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 Chrysitrix genus
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
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].