Christisonia mira - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mira
ID:
1332708
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Mathew
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 425 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345162
Common Names
- Christisonia mira
- Mira Christisonia
- Christisonia grandiflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Christisonia mira (also called Christisonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,800–2,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Christisonia mira has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, asthma, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Christisonia mira has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Christisonia mira is a tropical plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Christisonia mira
Christisonia mira is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Christisonia mira FAQ
What is the scientific name of Christisonia mira?
Christisonia mira
What are the common names of Christisonia mira?
Common names include Miraculous Christisonia and Miraculous Christisonia.
Where is Christisonia mira native to?
Christisonia mira is native to Southeast Asia, specifically Malaysia and Indonesia.
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
Jose Mathew (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Mathew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153993-1: 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].