Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
636197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 276 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635529



Common Names

  • Longifolia Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra Longifolia
  • Longifolia's Cyrtandra


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra brevipedicellaris H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra cylindrica H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra gayana A.Heller [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra glabricalycis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra integra H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra macrocarpa (Skottsb.) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra paludosa longifolia Wawra [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra paradoxa Hillebr. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra vanroyenii H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra wahiawaensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandropsis kaululuensis Hochr. [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra longifolia (also called Longifolious 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 longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra longifolia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra longifolia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cyrtandra longifolia

Cyrtandra longifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Cyrtandra longifolia FAQ

What type of soil does Cyrtandra longifolia prefer?

Cyrtandra longifolia prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Cyrtandra longifolia?

Cyrtandra longifolia prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of light does Cyrtandra longifolia need?

Cyrtandra longifolia prefers bright, indirect light.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753654: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.