Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tricolor
ID:
604333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gardner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 8: 156 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603665



Common Names

  • Christisonia tricolor
  • Tricolor Christisonia
  • Christisonia of Tricolor


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Description

Christisonia tricolor (also called Three-Colored Christisonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and its habitats include rainforests, dry woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Christisonia tricolor is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Christisonia tricolor var. grandiflora (Gardner) Hook.f.
Christisonia tricolor var. tricolor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Christisonia tricolor has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christisonia tricolor 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 tricolor

Christisonia tricolor can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Christisonia tricolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Christisonia tricolor?

Christisonia tricolor

What are the common names of Christisonia tricolor?

Tricolored Christisonia

What are the uses of Christisonia tricolor?

It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders

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:661940-1: 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].