Cyrtandra dallasensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dallasensis
ID:
635780
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 49: 290 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635112
Common Names
- Cyrtandra Dallasensis
- Dallas Cyrtandra
- Dallas Whiteflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra dallasensis (also called Dallas 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 dallasensis has medicinal uses, and is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtandra dallasensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, erect stem with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra dallasensis 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 dallasensis
Cyrtandra dallasensis can be found in the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Cyrtandra dallasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra dallasensis?
Cyrtandra dallasensis
What type of plant is Cyrtandra dallasensis?
It is a shrub in the Gesneriaceae family
Where is Cyrtandra dallasensis 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-2753272: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.