Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
confertiflora
ID:
635734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wawra) C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 235 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635066



Common Names

  • Confertiflora Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra confertiflora
  • Confertiflora Cyrtandra


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra bilobata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra calvicorolla H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra christensenii H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra confertiflora obovata (Wawra) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra congesta H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra ellipsoidea H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra elliptica H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra indivisa H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra puberis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra semisubulata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra waioliensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra paludosa confertiflora Wawra [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra confertiflora (also called Confertiflora 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 confertiflora 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 confertiflora 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 confertiflora is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cyrtandra confertiflora

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

Cyrtandra confertiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra confertiflora?

Cyrtandra confertiflora

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra confertiflora?

It is found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea

What are the common names of Cyrtandra confertiflora?

It is commonly known as Dense-flowered Cyrtandra

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-2753229: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wawra von Fernsee (1831-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wawra' in the authors string.