Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grayana
ID:
635966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 330 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635298



Common Names

  • Grayana Cyrtandra
  • Grayana Island Cyrtandra
  • Grayana Cyrtandra Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra anise H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra calvicalycis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra furfurosa H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra grayana caudata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra grayana fosbergii H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra hanaulaensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra humiliserrulata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra kalamanthe H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra kamoloensis H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra kirrhe H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra kormanthike H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra puuensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra subviridis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra tenuis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra tetraphylla H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra vallecularis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra vesperalis H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra grayana (also called Gray's Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra grayana is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyrtandra grayana are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra grayana is a shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is also resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Cyrtandra grayana

Cyrtandra grayana is found in the Philippines.

Cyrtandra grayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra grayana?

Cyrtandra grayana

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra grayana?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the growth habit of Cyrtandra grayana?

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