Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elmeri
ID:
635843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 271 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635175



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra Elmeri
  • Elmeri Cyrtandra
  • Elmeri Whiteflower


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Description

Cyrtandra elmeri (also called 'Hawaiian Cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 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 elmeri 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 elmeri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra elmeri 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 elmeri

Cyrtandra elmeri can be found in the Philippines.

Cyrtandra elmeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra elmeri?

Cyrtandra elmeri

What is the family of Cyrtandra elmeri?

Gesneriaceae

What is the habitat of Cyrtandra elmeri?

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,

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