Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
niyaensis
ID:
604357

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.H.An

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Xinjiangensis 2(2): 376 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603689



Common Names

  • Christolea niyaensis
  • Niyaensis Christolea
  • Christolea of Niyaensis


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Description

Christolea niyaensis (also called Niya Christolea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and its habitats include rainforests, dry woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Christolea niyaensis 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

Christolea niyaensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christolea niyaensis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn by dividing the clumps of the plant.

Where to Find Christolea niyaensis

Christolea niyaensis can be found in Colombia.

Christolea niyaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Christolea niyaensis?

Christolea niyaensis

What type of plant is Christolea niyaensis?

It is a shrub

Where does Christolea niyaensis grow?

It is native to India

Species in the Christolea genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719836: Based on the initial data import
Cheng Hsi An (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.An' in the authors string.