Cyrtandra amicta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amicta
ID:
635535
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 34: 38 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634867
Common Names
- Amicta Cyrtandra
- Veiled Cyrtandra
- Amicta False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra amicta (also called Amicta 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 amicta 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 amicta are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra amicta is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is best done by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Cyrtandra amicta
Cyrtandra amicta can be found in the Philippines, on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, and Palawan.
Cyrtandra amicta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra amicta?
Cyrtandra amicta
What is the common name of Cyrtandra amicta?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra amicta?
Forests and shrublands
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753043: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.