Chironia elgonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elgonensis
ID:
603363
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bullock
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 500 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602695
Common Names
- Chironia elgonensis
- Elgonensis Chironia
- Elgonensis Star-of-Bethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia elgonensis (also called Elgonensis 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 elgonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chironia elgonensis 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 elgonensis 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 elgonensis
Chironia elgonensis is native to parts of Africa, including Kenya and Uganda. It can be found in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands and meadows.
Chironia elgonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia elgonensis?
Chironia elgonensis
What is the common name of Chironia elgonensis?
Elgon Chironia
What is the natural habitat of Chironia elgonensis?
It is found in the grasslands and scrublands of East 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
Arthur Allman Bullock (1906-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bullock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366806-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.