Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
christophersenii
ID:
635712

Status:
valid

Authors:
St.John & Storey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 20: 86 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635044



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra christophersenii
  • Christophersen's Cyrtandra
  • Hawaiian Cyrtandra


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Description

Cyrtandra christophersenii (also called Christophersen's Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with small, white flowers. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it grows in moist forests at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra christophersenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra christophersenii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra christophersenii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to keep the plant healthy.

Where to Find Cyrtandra christophersenii

Cyrtandra christophersenii is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry shrublands.

Cyrtandra christophersenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra christophersenii?

Cyrtandra christophersenii

What is the common name of Cyrtandra christophersenii?

Christophersenii

What is the family of Cyrtandra christophersenii?

Gesneriaceae

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-2753205: Based on the initial data import
William Bicknell Storey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Storey' in the authors string.