Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
cristis
ID:
746928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Glenny & Courtney

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 47: 301 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746261

Common Names

  • Forstera cristis
  • Cristis Forstera
  • Forstera

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Description

Forstera cristis (also called Crested Forstera, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Peru, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Forstera cristis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forstera cristis has yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forstera cristis is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Forstera cristis

Forstera cristis can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America.

Forstera cristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forstera cristis?

Forstera cristis

What is the common name of Forstera cristis?

Cristis

What is the natural habitat of Forstera cristis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South East Asia

Species in the Stylidiaceae family

Donatia fascicularis, Donatia novae-zelandiae, Forstera bellidifolia, Forstera bidwillii, Forstera mackayi, Forstera sedifolia, Forstera tenella, Forstera cristis, Forstera purpurata, Levenhookia leptantha, Levenhookia stipitata, Levenhookia sonderi, Levenhookia pusilla, Levenhookia pulcherrima, Levenhookia octomaculata, Levenhookia dubia, Levenhookia chippendalei, Levenhookia pauciflora, Levenhookia preissii, Oreostylidium subulatum, Phyllachne clavigera, Phyllachne colensoi, Phyllachne rubra, Phyllachne uliginosa, Stylidium adpressum, Stylidium aeonioides, Stylidium affine, Stylidium longissimum, Stylidium longitubum, Stylidium lowrieanum, Stylidium luteum, Stylidium macranthum, Stylidium maitlandianum, Stylidium maritimum, Stylidium megacarpum, Stylidium lobuliflorum, Stylidium marradongense, Stylidium simulans, Stylidium longicornu, Stylidium soboliferum, Stylidium spathulatum, Stylidium limbatum, Stylidium lineare, Stylidium lineatum, Stylidium crossocephalum, Stylidium clarksonii, Stylidium claytonioides, Stylidium confertum, Stylidium confluens, Stylidium cordifolium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899504: Based on the initial data import
David Steven Glenny (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glenny' in the authors string.
Shannel P. Courtney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Courtney' in the authors string.