Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
christianeae
ID:
1227687

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 373 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227025

Common Names

  • Hiraea christianeae
  • Christiane's Hiraea
  • Christiane's Tree Fern

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Description

Hiraea christianeae (also called Christiane's Hiraea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with winged petioles, native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hiraea christianeae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and delicate flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hiraea christianeae has small, white flowers that are grouped in clusters of up to 10. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Hiraea christianeae

Hiraea christianeae is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is commonly found growing on rocks and tree trunks in tropical forests.

Hiraea christianeae FAQ

What is the common name of Hiraea christianeae?

Common name of Hiraea christianeae is Christiane's Fern

What is the scientific name of Christiane's Fern?

The scientific name of Christiane's Fern is Hiraea christianeae

Where is Hiraea christianeae found?

Hiraea christianeae is found in India and Sri Lanka

Species in the Hiraea genus

Hiraea affinis, Hiraea apaporiensis, Hiraea barclayana, Hiraea barredae, Hiraea brachyptera, Hiraea bullata, Hiraea buntingii, Hiraea celiana, Hiraea colombiana, Hiraea cuiabensis, Hiraea fagifolia, Hiraea faginea, Hiraea ferruginea, Hiraea fimbriata, Hiraea glabrata, Hiraea hypoleuca, Hiraea mutisiana, Hiraea neblinensis, Hiraea opulifolia, Hiraea reclinata, Hiraea sanctae-marthae, Hiraea schultesii, Hiraea sclerophylla, Hiraea smilacina, Hiraea sphaerandra, Hiraea steyermarkii, Hiraea tepuiensis, Hiraea ternifolia, Hiraea transiens, Hiraea cephalotes, Hiraea cujabensis, Hiraea cuneata, Hiraea oxyota, Hiraea pachypoda, Hiraea crassipes, Hiraea villosa, Hiraea grandifolia, Hiraea papilionacea, Hiraea quapara, Hiraea klugii, Hiraea haberi, Hiraea gracieana, Hiraea morii, Hiraea christianeae, Hiraea perplexa, Hiraea valida, Hiraea idroboana, Hiraea longipilifera, Hiraea putumayensis, Hiraea guapecita,

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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