Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
xantha
ID:
1324661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leeuwenb.) J.F.Sm. & J.L.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 453 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337115



Common Names

  • Christopheria xantha
  • Xantha Christopheria
  • Xantha Tree


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Description

Christopheria xantha (also called Yellow Christopheria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Christopheria xantha is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Christopheria xantha has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christopheria xantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps of the plant into smaller sections and replant them in the desired location.

Where to Find Christopheria xantha

Christopheria xantha is native to Madagascar.

Christopheria xantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Christopheria xantha?

Christopheria xantha

What is the natural habitat of Christopheria xantha?

Dry grasslands, scrub and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Christopheria xantha?

May to July

Species in the Christopheria genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Anthonius Josephus Maria Leeuwenberg (1930-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leeuwenb.' in the authors string.
John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.
James Foley Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Sm.' in the authors string.