Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
subacaulis
ID:
604331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Gardner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 8: 162 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603663

Common Names

  • Christisonia subacaulis
  • Subacaulis Christisonia
  • Christisonia of Subacaulis

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Description

Christisonia subacaulis (also called Subacaulescent 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 subacaulis 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 subacaulis 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 subacaulis is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Christisonia subacaulis

Christisonia subacaulis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Christisonia subacaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Christisonia subacaulis?

Christisonia subacaulis

What are the common names of Christisonia subacaulis?

Subacaul Christisonia

What are the uses of Christisonia subacaulis?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661938-1: 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].