Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
chionea
ID:
421933

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 197 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421265

Common Names

  • Voyria chionea
  • Chionea Voyria
  • Snowy Voyria

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Description

Voyria chionea (also called White Voyria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It typically grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Voyria chionea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Voyria chionea has white petals and yellow anthers, and the seed is a small, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voyria chionea is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Voyria chionea

Voyria chionea can be found in moist woods and along streams in the eastern United States.

Voyria chionea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voyria chionea?

Voyria chionea

What type of plant is Voyria chionea?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Voyria chionea grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:371443-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.