Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bicolor
ID:
604312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 8: 160 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603644



Common Names

  • Bicolor Christisonia
  • Christisonia Bicolor
  • Bicolor Plant


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Description

Christisonia bicolor (also called Bicolor 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 bicolor is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Christisonia calcarata has white flowers with yellow stamens and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christisonia bicolor is a perennial shrub native to India. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Christisonia bicolor

Christisonia bicolor can be found in India, particularly in the western region.

Christisonia bicolor FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Christisonia bicolor?

Christisonia bicolor prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

What type of soil is best for Christisonia bicolor?

Christisonia bicolor prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What is the optimal temperature for Christisonia bicolor?

Christisonia bicolor prefers temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661922-1: 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].