Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
panayensis
ID:
636376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 14: 452 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635708



Common Names

  • Panayensis Cyrtandra
  • Panay Cyrtandra
  • Panay-leaved Cyrtandra


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra panayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra panayensis has white flowers with a diameter of around 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra panayensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyrtandra panayensis

Cyrtandra panayensis is found in the Philippines, primarily on the islands of Luzon and Mindanao.

Cyrtandra panayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra panayensis?

Cyrtandra panayensis

What is the common name of Cyrtandra panayensis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra panayensis?

Tropical rainforest

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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