Christisonia thwaitesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
604332
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trimen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 23: 240 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603664
Common Names
- Christisonia thwaitesii
- Thwaitesii Christisonia
- Christisonia of Thwaites
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Christisonia thwaitesii (also called Thwaite'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 thwaitesii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Christisonia thwaitesii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Christisonia thwaitesii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Christisonia thwaitesii
Christisonia thwaitesii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Christisonia thwaitesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Christisonia thwaitesii?
Christisonia thwaitesii
What are the common names of Christisonia thwaitesii?
Thwaite's Christisonia
What are the uses of Christisonia thwaitesii?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders
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
Henry Trimen (1843-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trimen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661939-1: 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].