Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 191 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603636
Common Names
- Glandulifera Christianella
- Christianella Glandulifera
- Glandulifera Plant
Synonyms
- Mascagnia glandulifera Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Christinella glandulifera (also called Glandular Christiana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees.
Uses & Benefits
Christianella glandulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Christianella mesoamericana has white flowers with yellow stamens and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Christianella mesoamericana is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix in a bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Christianella glandulifera
Christianella glandulifera can be found in Africa, particularly in the western region.
Christianella glandulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Christianella glandulifera?
Christianella glandulifera
What type of plant is Christianella glandulifera?
It is a shrub
Where does Christianella glandulifera grow?
It is native to India
Species in the Christianella genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,