Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
siamensis
ID:
604327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 129 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603659

Common Names

  • Christisonia siamensis
  • Siamensis Christisonia
  • Christisonia of Siam

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Description

Christisonia siamensis (also called Siamese 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 siamensis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Christisonia siamensis is a bright yellow-orange, with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christisonia siamensis is a perennial shrub native to Thailand. 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 siamensis

Christisonia siamensis is native to Thailand.

Christisonia siamensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Christisonia siamensis?

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

What type of soil is best for Christisonia siamensis?

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

What is the optimal temperature for Christisonia siamensis?

Christisonia siamensis 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

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661935-1: 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].