Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
635888

Status:
valid

Authors:
St.John & Storey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 20: 86 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635220



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra forbesii
  • Forbes' Cyrtandra
  • Forbes Cyrtandra


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra chartacea H.St.John & Storey [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra chartacea H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra kaluanuiensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra kaneoheensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra kaluanuiensis St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra kaneoheensis St.John [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra forbesii (also called 'Kona Coffeeberry', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it can be found in dry and mesic forests. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra forbesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra forbesii has white flowers with a yellow center, small brown seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra forbesii 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 forbesii

Cyrtandra forbesii can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.

Cyrtandra forbesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra forbesii?

Cyrtandra forbesii

What is the family of Cyrtandra forbesii?

Gesneriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra forbesii?

Tropical rainforest in New Guinea

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-2753371: Based on the initial data import
William Bicknell Storey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Storey' in the authors string.