Cyrtandra parvifructa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifructa
ID:
636391
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 62: 157 (2005 publ. 2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635723
Common Names
- Parvifructa Cyrtandra
- Small-fruited Cyrtandra
- Small-fruited-leaved Cyrtandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra parvifructa (also called 'small-fruited cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with small, 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 parvifructa 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
The flower of Cyrtandra parvifructa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Cyrtandra parvifructa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Cyrtandra parvifructa
Cyrtandra parvifructa is found in the Hawaiian Islands, primarily on the islands of Kauai and Hawaii.
Cyrtandra parvifructa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra parvifructa?
Cyrtandra parvifructa
What is the common name of Cyrtandra parvifructa?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra parvifructa?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753836: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.