Chironia gratissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gratissima
ID:
603380
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 148 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602712
Common Names
- Chironia gratissima
- Gratissima Chironia
- Cape Chironia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chironia gratissima (also called gratissima chironia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the mountains of South Africa. It has small, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Chironia gratissima 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 gratissima has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.
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Chironia gratissima 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 gratissima
Chironia gratissima is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.
Chironia gratissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chironia gratissima?
Chironia gratissima
What is the common name of Chironia gratissima?
Gratifying Chironia
What is the natural habitat of Chironia gratissima?
It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366822-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.