Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kjellbergii
ID:
1324872

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Bone & H.J.Atkins

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 460 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337326



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra kjellbergii
  • Kjellberg's Cyrtandra
  • Kjellberg's False-heather


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Description

Cyrtandra kjellbergii (also called Kjellberg's cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Hawaii, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra kjellbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra kjellbergii has small, white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra kjellbergii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost-hardy.

Where to Find Cyrtandra kjellbergii

Cyrtandra kjellbergii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Cyrtandra kjellbergii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra kjellbergii?

Cyrtandra kjellbergii

What is the common name of Cyrtandra kjellbergii?

Mountain fern

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra kjellbergii?

Mountainous regions

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

Hannah Jane Atkins (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Atkins' in the authors string.
Ruth Bone (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Bone' in the authors string.