Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sinensis
ID:
604328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beck

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 261: 314 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603660

Common Names

  • Christisonia sinensis
  • Sinensis Christisonia
  • Christisonia of China

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Description

Christisonia sinensis (also called Chinese 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 sinensis 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 sinensis 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 sinensis is a perennial shrub native to China. 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 sinensis

Christisonia sinensis is native to China.

Christisonia sinensis FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Christisonia sinensis?

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

What type of soil is best for Christisonia sinensis?

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

What is the optimal temperature for Christisonia sinensis?

Christisonia sinensis 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

Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661936-1: 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].