Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
glandulifera
ID:
604304

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 191 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603636

Common Names

  • Glandulifera Christianella
  • Christianella Glandulifera
  • Glandulifera Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia glandulifera Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Christinella glandulifera (also called Glandular 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

Christianella glandulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant ground cover. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Christianella mesoamericana has white flowers with yellow stamens and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Christianella mesoamericana is a terrestrial bromeliad that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix in a bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Christianella glandulifera

Christianella glandulifera can be found in Africa, particularly in the western region.

Christianella glandulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Christianella glandulifera?

Christianella glandulifera

What type of plant is Christianella glandulifera?

It is a shrub

Where does Christianella glandulifera grow?

It is native to India

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2719786: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.