Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
eminens
ID:
635846

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 208 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635178



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra Eminens
  • Eminens Cyrtandra
  • Eminens Whiteflower


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Description

Cyrtandra eminens (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 eminens has medicinal uses, and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra eminens 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 eminens 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 eminens

Cyrtandra eminens can be found in the Philippines.

Cyrtandra eminens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra eminens?

Cyrtandra eminens

What are the common names of Cyrtandra eminens?

Hawaiian cyrtandra

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra eminens?

Hawaiian forests

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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