Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 61: 143 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635714
Common Names
- Paravelutina Cyrtandra
- Paravelutin Cyrtandra
- Paravelutin-leaved Cyrtandra
Description
Cyrtandra paravelutina (also called 'velvety cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with velvety, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in wet forests and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra paravelutina 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 paravelutina has white flowers with a diameter of around 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra paravelutina is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Cyrtandra paravelutina
Cyrtandra paravelutina is found in the Hawaiian Islands, primarily on the islands of Kauai and Hawaii.
Cyrtandra paravelutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra paravelutina?
Cyrtandra paravelutina
What is the common name of Cyrtandra paravelutina?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra paravelutina?
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,