Chirita nigrum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrum
ID:
1244762
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lour.) Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 240 1896
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244100
Common Names
- Chirita nigrum
- Black Chirita
- Black False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chirita nigrum (also called 'Black Chirita', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen plant with short stems and thin, oval leaves. It is native to Asia and is found in tropical forests and woodlands. It prefers moist, shady environments.
Uses & Benefits
Chirita nigrum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chirita nigrum has small white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.
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Chirita nigrum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The shrub should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Chirita nigrum
Chirita nigrum is native to China and can be found in forests and woodlands.
Chirita nigrum FAQ
What is the common name of Chirita nigrum?
Black Chirita
What is the natural habitat of Chirita nigrum?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What is the average size of Chirita nigrum?
Up to 30 cm tall
Species in the Chirita genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50127478: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.