Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 320 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635500
Common Names
- Cyrtandra Lessoniana
- Cyrtandra Leucantha
- Cyrtandra Leucochlamys
Description
Cyrtandra ledermannii (also called Ledermann's Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it grows in wet and mesic forests. It is found in coastal areas, in valleys, and on mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra ledermannii is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional Hawaiian medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandra ledermannii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra ledermannii is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to shape as needed.
Where to Find Cyrtandra ledermannii
Cyrtandra ledermannii is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found growing in wet forests and cliffs at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Cyrtandra ledermannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra ledermannii?
Cyrtandra ledermannii
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra ledermannii?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What are the common names of Cyrtandra ledermannii?
Cyrtandra, Ledermannii, and Ledermannii Cyrtandra
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,