Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
copelandii
ID:
635743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 7: 2660 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635075



Common Names

  • Copelandii Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra copelandii
  • Copelandii Cyrtandra


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Synonyms

  • Rhynchotechum copelandii (Elmer) Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus pallidus Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra copelandii (also called Copeland'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 copelandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra copelandii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra copelandii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cyrtandra copelandii

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

Cyrtandra copelandii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra copelandii?

Cyrtandra copelandii

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra copelandii?

It is found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea

What are the common names of Cyrtandra copelandii?

It is commonly known as Copeland's 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