Chironia albiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflora
ID:
603318
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 303 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602650
Common Names
- White-Flowered Chironia
- Chironia Albiflora
- Albiflora Chironia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia albiflora (also called White-flowered Chironia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a rosette of succulent leaves with a basal inflorescence of yellow flowers. It grows in rocky areas, in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Chironia albiflora is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and bright flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chironia albiflora has a white flower with yellow-green petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chironia albiflora is an epiphytic bromeliad that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining, soil-less potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. To propagate by division, carefully remove the plant from the pot and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant each section in its own pot with a well-draining, soil-less potting mix.
Where to Find Chironia albiflora
Chironia albiflora is native to South Africa and can be found in the fynbos and grassland habitats.
Chironia albiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia albiflora?
Chironia albiflora
What is the common name of Chironia albiflora?
White-flowered Chironia
Where is Chironia albiflora found?
Chironia albiflora is found in 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
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901705-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.