Cyrtandra cymosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosa
ID:
635778
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. 3. 1775 [29 Nov 1775]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635110
Common Names
- Cyrtandra Cyomosa
- Hawaiian Whiteflower
- Hawaiian White Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Besleria cymosa G.Forst. [unknown]
- Cyrtandra latifolia Benth. [unknown]
Description
Cyrtandra cymosa (also called Cymose Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra cymosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtandra cymosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra cymosa 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 cymosa
Cyrtandra cymosa can be found in the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Cyrtandra cymosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra cymosa?
Cyrtandra cymosa
What type of plant is Cyrtandra cymosa?
It is a shrub in the Gesneriaceae family
Where is Cyrtandra cymosa native to?
It is native to the Philippines
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-2753270: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.