Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
keralensis
ID:
604317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Erady

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 64: 10 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603649

Common Names

  • Christisonia keralensis
  • Kerala Christisonia
  • Kerala-Leaved Christisonia

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Description

Christisonia keralensis (also called Keralan 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

Christisonia keralensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vriesea ochracea 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

Christisonia keralensis is a perennial shrub native to India. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Christisonia keralensis

Christisonia keralensis can be found in India, particularly in the western region.

Christisonia keralensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Christisonia keralensis?

Christisonia keralensis prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

What type of soil is best for Christisonia keralensis?

Christisonia keralensis prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Christisonia keralensis?

Christisonia keralensis prefers temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

N.A. Erady: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erady' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661927-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].