Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gentianaceae

Genus:

Chironia

Species:

Chironia albiflora

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical fynbos species that resprouts after fire from basal buds. Benefits from periodic burns that reduce competition and stimulate flowering.