Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lychnucha
ID:
1060837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schindl.) Ohashi

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot.11: 56 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001060175



Common Names

  • Christia lychnucha
  • Lampwick Plant
  • Lampwick Bush


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Description

Christia lychnucha (also called 'Lamp Spurge', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Canary Islands. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Its leaves are linear, oblong-lanceolate, and glabrous, and its flowers are yellow and have a short pedicel.

Uses & Benefits

Christia lychnucha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Christia lychnucha are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christia lychnucha is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Christia lychnucha

Christia lychnucha is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky areas of the country.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-46510: Originally associated with wfo-0000200039
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-46510: Originally associated with wfo-0000200039
Anton Karl Schindler (1879-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schindl.' in the authors string.
Hiro Ohashi (1882-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohashi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:486276-1: Based on the initial data import