Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
paludicola
ID:
604307

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 191 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603639

Common Names

  • Paludicola Christianella
  • Christianella Paludicola
  • Paludicola Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia paludicola W.R.Anderson [unknown]

Description

Christinella paludicola (also called Marsh 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 paludicola 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

Vriesea obliqua has yellow flowers with red 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

Vriesea obliqua 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 paludicola

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

Christianella paludicola FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Christianella paludicola?

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

What type of soil is best for Christianella paludicola?

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

What is the optimal temperature for Christianella paludicola?

Christianella paludicola 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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