Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
636325

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.P.Balakr. & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37: 153 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635657



Common Names

  • Western Cyrtandra
  • West Cyrtandra
  • Occidental Cyrtandra


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Description

Cyrtandra occidentalis (also called Western Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm. It is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, and is found in lowland and montane forests up to 1,500 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces small white flowers. The leaves can also be used to make a tea that has a mild, pleasant flavor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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 occidentalis

Cyrtandra occidentalis can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, including Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii.

Cyrtandra occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra occidentalis?

Cyrtandra occidentalis

What is the common name of Cyrtandra occidentalis?

Western cyrtandra

Where is Cyrtandra occidentalis found?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753774: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.