Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
plicata
ID:
507617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 63: 224 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506949



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra plicata
  • Plicate Cyrtandra
  • Plicata Cyrtandra


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Description

Cyrtandra plicata (also called Plicate Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows in sandy and gravelly soils, often in dry areas, and can reach up to 3 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra plicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cyrtandra plicata is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra plicata is a small shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into its permanent location.

Where to Find Cyrtandra plicata

Cyrtandra plicata is native to Hawaii and can be found on the islands of Kauai and Oahu.

Cyrtandra plicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra plicata?

Cyrtandra plicata

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra plicata?

Lowland rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed areas

What is the flower color of Cyrtandra plicata?

White or yellow

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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