Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lysiosepala
ID:
636211

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 225 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635543



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra lysiosepala
  • Lysiosepalous Cyrtandra
  • Lysiosepalous False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra crebra H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra echyros H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra karykrous H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra montis-loa Rock [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra olaaensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra subaequalis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra triflora lysiosepala A.Gray [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra vulsa H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra lysiosepala (also called 'Lysiosepala Leaf Flower', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with light green, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Hawaii and is found in wet forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra lysiosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra lysiosepala 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 lysiosepala is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in moist forests at elevations of 600-1,500 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Cyrtandra lysiosepala

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

Cyrtandra lysiosepala FAQ

What type of soil does Cyrtandra lysiosepala prefer?

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

What is the optimal temperature for Cyrtandra lysiosepala?

Cyrtandra lysiosepala prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of light does Cyrtandra lysiosepala need?

Cyrtandra lysiosepala 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,

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