Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
saulierei
ID:
604325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 30 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603657



Common Names

  • Christisonia saulierei
  • Sauliere's Christisonia
  • Sauliere's Christisonia


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Description

Christisonia saulierei (also called Sauliere's 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 saulierei is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Christisonia saulierei is a bright yellow-orange, with five petals and a long, curved pistil. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christisonia saulierei 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 saulierei

Christisonia saulierei is native to India.

Christisonia saulierei FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Christisonia saulierei?

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

What type of soil is best for Christisonia saulierei?

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

What is the optimal temperature for Christisonia saulierei?

Christisonia saulierei 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

Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661933-1: 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].