Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 315 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635323
Common Names
- Heineana Cyrtandra
- Hawaiian False Foxglove
- Hawaiian Greenhood
Description
Cyrtandra heineana (also called Heine's 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 heineana 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 heineana are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra heineana 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 heineana
Cyrtandra heineana is found in the Philippines.
Cyrtandra heineana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra heineana?
Cyrtandra heineana is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
What type of soil does Cyrtandra heineana prefer?
Cyrtandra heineana prefers well-drained, acidic soil.
What type of climate does Cyrtandra heineana prefer?
Cyrtandra heineana 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,