Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grayi
ID:
635969

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 218 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635301



Common Names

  • Grayi Cyrtandra
  • Grayi Island Cyrtandra
  • Grayi Cyrtandra Plant


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra albula H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra dytike H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra fauriei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra kalaeensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra molokaiensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra monanthe H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra olowaluensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra rotata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra triados H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra triplex H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra lysiosepapa ewartii H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra grayi (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 grayi 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 grayi 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 grayi 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 grayi

Cyrtandra grayi is found in the Philippines.

Cyrtandra grayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra grayi?

Cyrtandra grayi

What is the family of Cyrtandra grayi?

Gesneriaceae

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra grayi?

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