Cyrtandra elizabethae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elizabethae
ID:
635836
Status:
valid
Authors:
St.John
Source:
cmp
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 21(13): 279 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635168
Common Names
- Cyrtandra Elizabethae
- Elizabethae Cyrtandra
- Elizabethae Whiteflower
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Cyrtandra elizabethae (also called 'Hawaiian Cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry and mesic forests. It has white flowers and thick, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra elizabethae is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for making dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandra elizabethae has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green.
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Cyrtandra elizabethae can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded area. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Cyrtandra elizabethae
Cyrtandra elizabethae can be found in the Philippines.
Cyrtandra elizabethae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra elizabethae?
Cyrtandra elizabethae
What is the family of Cyrtandra elizabethae?
Gesneriaceae
What is the habitat of Cyrtandra elizabethae?
It is found in the Philippines, growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 800-1500 m.
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,