Cyrtandra rotumaensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotumaensis
ID:
636525
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 24: 457 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635857
Common Names
- Rotuma Cyrtandra
- Cyrtandra rotumaensis
- Rotuma-flower Cyrtandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra rotumaensis (also called Rotumaensis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Rotuma Islands. It grows up to 10 feet tall and has leathery leaves that are up to 4 inches long. It produces white flowers in the summer and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra rotumaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant, sweet scent and is known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandra rotumaensis 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra rotumaensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cyrtandra rotumaensis
Cyrtandra rotumaensis is native to the island of Rotuma and can be found in wet forests at elevations of 0-2,000 feet.
Cyrtandra rotumaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra rotumaensis?
Cyrtandra rotumaensis
What type of plant is Cyrtandra rotumaensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Cyrtandra rotumaensis found?
It is found in Rotuma, Fiji
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-2753961: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.