Cyrtandra geocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geocarpa
ID:
635922
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koord.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 550, 627 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635254
Common Names
- Geocarpa Cyrtandra
- Geocarpa Island Cyrtandra
- Geocarpa Cyrtandra Plant
Searching for Cyrtandra geocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra geocarpa (also called Earth-fruited Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Hawaii. It is an evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady forests and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra geocarpa 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 geocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Searching for Cyrtandra geocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra geocarpa is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight.
Where to Find Cyrtandra geocarpa
Cyrtandra geocarpa can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.
Cyrtandra geocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra geocarpa?
Cyrtandra geocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra geocarpa?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the growth habit of Cyrtandra geocarpa?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit
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-2753402: Based on the initial data import
Sijfert Hendrik Koorders (1863-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koord.' in the authors string.