Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aclada
ID:
635505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 20: 443 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634837



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra aclada
  • Aclada Leatherwood
  • Aclada Titi


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Description

Cyrtandra aclada (also called Aclada Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and is found in moist, montane forests. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra aclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyrtandra aclada are yellow-green and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra aclada is a shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting that is at least 6 inches long and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and plant it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny location. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cyrtandra aclada

Cyrtandra aclada is native to the Philippines and can be found in the island of Luzon.

Cyrtandra aclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra aclada?

Cyrtandra aclada

What is the common name of Cyrtandra aclada?

Aclada Cyrtandra

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra aclada?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Cyrtandra genus

Cyrtandra atrichoides, Cyrtandra congestiflora, Cyrtandra crockerella, Cyrtandra dulitiana, Cyrtandra kanae, Cyrtandra libauensis, Cyrtandra plicata, Cyrtandra vaginata, Cyrtandra wagneri, Cyrtandra aclada, Cyrtandra acutangula, Cyrtandra adnata, Cyrtandra aeruginosa, Cyrtandra agrihanensis, Cyrtandra agusanensis, Cyrtandra alata, Cyrtandra albertisi, Cyrtandra albibracteata, Cyrtandra alnea, Cyrtandra alnifolia, Cyrtandra aloisiana, Cyrtandra alvarezii, Cyrtandra ambigua, Cyrtandra amicta, Cyrtandra ammitophila, Cyrtandra ampla, Cyrtandra amplifolia, Cyrtandra andersonii, Cyrtandra aneiteensis, Cyrtandra angularis, Cyrtandra angustielliptica, Cyrtandra angustivenosa, Cyrtandra anisophylla, Cyrtandra anisopoda, Cyrtandra anthropophagorum, Cyrtandra antoniana, Cyrtandra antuana, Cyrtandra apaensis, Cyrtandra apiculata, Cyrtandra apoensis, Cyrtandra arachnoidea, Cyrtandra arborescens, Cyrtandra arbuscula, Cyrtandra areolata, Cyrtandra arfakensis, Cyrtandra argentata, Cyrtandra arguta, Cyrtandra asikii, Cyrtandra atherocalyx, Cyrtandra athrocarpa,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

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