Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hawaiensis
ID:
635989

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 235 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635321



Common Names

  • Hawaiian Cyrtandra
  • Hawaiian False Foxglove
  • Hawaiian Greenhood


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra amische H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra brevicornuta St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra calycoschiza (St.John & W.B.Storey) St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra cinnamomea H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra degenerans A.Heller [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra degenerans calycoschiza H.St.John & Storey [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra fusiformis St.John & Storey [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra hamakuaensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra infraligulata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra infundibuliformis St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra intravillosa St.John & Storey [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra latebrosa Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra latior H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra limosiflora Rock [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra manukaensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra megastigmata St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra megistocalyx H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra oblanceolata St.John & Storey [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra opeatos H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra perstaminodica St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra punaluuensis St.John & Storey [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra quadrata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra quadrilobata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra rudiculata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra subcalva H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra subrecta St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra subulata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra ternaria H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra trinalis H.St.John & W.N.Takeuchi [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra tripla H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra trisse H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra waianuensis Rock [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra waiheeensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra waiomaoensis St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra paludosa degenerans Wawra [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra hawaiensis (also called Hawaiian cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herb that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet forests, bogs, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra hawaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating wounds, burns, and skin infections. It is also used to treat digestive problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra hawaiensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra hawaiensis 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 hawaiensis

Cyrtandra hawaiensis is found in Hawaii.

Cyrtandra hawaiensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra hawaiensis?

Cyrtandra hawaiensis is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

What type of soil does Cyrtandra hawaiensis prefer?

Cyrtandra hawaiensis prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What type of climate does Cyrtandra hawaiensis prefer?

Cyrtandra hawaiensis prefers a tropical climate with high humidity.

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