Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kauaiensis
ID:
636115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wawra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 566 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635447



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra kauaiensis
  • Kauai Cyrtandra
  • Kauai White-vein Cyrtandra


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra elstonii Hochr. [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra fissa H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra hobdyi H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra knudsenii Rock [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra kauaiensis (also called 'Kona Cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Hawaii. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet, with small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry to wet forests, at elevations of 0-2,000 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra kauaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra kauaiensis has white flowers with yellow anthers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra kauaiensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment and kept out of direct sunlight.

Where to Find Cyrtandra kauaiensis

Cyrtandra kauaiensis is native to the Hawaiian island of Kauai

Cyrtandra kauaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra kauaiensis?

Cyrtandra kauaiensis

What is the common name of Cyrtandra kauaiensis?

Kauaiensis

Where is Cyrtandra kauaiensis found?

Hawaii

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