Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
mesoamericana
ID:
604305

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.R.Anderson) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 191 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603637

Common Names

  • Mesoamericana Christianella
  • Christianella Mesoamericana
  • Mesoamericana Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia mesoamericana W.R.Anderson [unknown]

Description

Christinella mesoamericana (also called Mesoamerican 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 mesoamericana 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 multiglandulosa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christianella multiglandulosa 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 mesoamericana

Christianella mesoamericana can be found in Central America, particularly in the southern region.

Christianella mesoamericana FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Christianella mesoamericana?

Christianella mesoamericana prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

What type of soil is best for Christianella mesoamericana?

Christianella mesoamericana prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Christianella mesoamericana?

Christianella mesoamericana prefers temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

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,

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