Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tubulosa
ID:
604335

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Benth. ex Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 321 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603667

Common Names

  • Christisonia tubulosa
  • Tubulosa Christisonia
  • Christisonia of Tubulosa

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Description

Christisonia tubulosa (also called Tubular 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 tubulosa 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

Christisonia tubulosa 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 tubulosa is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn by dividing the clumps of the plant.

Where to Find Christisonia tubulosa

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

Christisonia tubulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Christisonia tubulosa?

Christisonia tubulosa

What are the common names of Christisonia tubulosa?

Tubular Christisonia

What are the uses of Christisonia tubulosa?

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 Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661941-1: 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].