Christisonia kwangtungensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kwangtungensis
ID:
1551271
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hu) G.D.Tang, J.F.Liu & W.B.Yu
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 44: 79 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031334
Common Names
- Kwangtungensis Grass
- Christisonia Kwangtungensis
- Kwangtung Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Christisonia kwangtungensis (also called Kwangtung Christisonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Guangdong province in China. It is an erect herb that grows up to 50 cm tall and has narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Christisonia kwangtungensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Christisonia kwangtungensis are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Christisonia kwangtungensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every month during the growing season. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Christisonia kwangtungensis
Christisonia kwangtungensis can be found in the tropical forests of China.
Christisonia kwangtungensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Christisonia kwangtungensis?
Christisonia kwangtungensis
What type of plant is Christisonia kwangtungensis?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Christisonia kwangtungensis?
It is native to the Kwangtung Province of China
Species in the Christisonia genus
Christisonia indica, Christisonia albida, Christisonia bicolor, Christisonia calcarata, Christisonia flammea, Christisonia hookeri, Christisonia keralensis, Christisonia legocia, Christisonia rodgeri, Christisonia saulierei, Christisonia scortechinii, Christisonia siamensis, Christisonia subacaulis, Christisonia thwaitesii, Christisonia tricolor, Christisonia tubulosa, Christisonia unicolor, Christisonia wightii, Christisonia tomentosa, Christisonia mira, Christisonia sinensis, Christisonia rarissima, Christisonia kwangtungensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77197063-1: 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].