Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
menziesii
ID:
636255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 91 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635587



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra menziesii
  • Menzies' Cyrtandra
  • Menzies' False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra brighami C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra subtilis H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra menziesii (also called 'Menzies' Cyrtandra', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is found in dry to mesic forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra menziesii 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

The flowers of Cyrtandra menziesii are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra menziesii 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 menziesii

Cyrtandra menziesii is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in wet forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Cyrtandra menziesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra menziesii?

Cyrtandra menziesii

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra menziesii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the common names of Cyrtandra menziesii?

Cyrtandra, Menziesii, and Menziesii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753707: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.