Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
prattii
ID:
636451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillespie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 74: 24 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635783



Common Names

  • Prattii
  • Cyrtandra
  • Hawaiian Bells


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Description

Cyrtandra prattii (also called Pratt's Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is an epiphytic shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Philippines and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1000–1800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra prattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra prattii is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra prattii 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 prattii

Cyrtandra prattii can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, where it is endemic to the island of Kauai.

Cyrtandra prattii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra prattii?

Cyrtandra prattii

What is the family of Cyrtandra prattii?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Cyrtandra prattii?

Prattii Cyrtandra

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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