Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
muskarimba
ID:
636289

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 141: 132 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635621



Common Names

  • Muskarimba Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra Muskarimba
  • Muskarimba's Cyrtandra


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Description

Cyrtandra muskarimba (also called Muskarimba 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 the Philippines, 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 muskarimba 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 muskarimba has small white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra muskarimba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, kept moist, and placed in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cyrtandra muskarimba

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

Cyrtandra muskarimba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra muskarimba?

Cyrtandra muskarimba

What is the family of Cyrtandra muskarimba?

Gesneriaceae

What is the native range of Cyrtandra muskarimba?

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,

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