Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mooreaensis
ID:
636280

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Gillett

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 66: 50 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635612



Common Names

  • Mooreaensis Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra Mooreaensis
  • Mooreaensis's Cyrtandra


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra velutina Nadeaud [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra mooreaensis (also called Moorea Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the islands of French Polynesia, where it grows in dry and mesic forests. It is also found in coastal areas, in open areas, and in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra mooreaensis 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 mooreaensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra mooreaensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought or frost.

Where to Find Cyrtandra mooreaensis

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

Cyrtandra mooreaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra mooreaensis?

Cyrtandra mooreaensis

What is the family of Cyrtandra mooreaensis?

Gesneriaceae

What is the native range of Cyrtandra mooreaensis?

Hawaii

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