2.7. 5. Christianella W. R. Anderson, Novon 16: 190. 2006.

Figs 7 C, M, 8 B

Type species.

Christianella mesoamericana (W. R. Anderson) W. R. Anderson.

Notes.

Christianella comprises five currently accepted species (two threatened species; Suppl. material 1) of lianas endemic to rainforests, savannas, and seasonally dry tropical forests from Mexico (North America) to Brazil (South America; POWO 2024). For an identification key for all species of Christianella, see Anderson (2006).