Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
russa
ID:
636539

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 238 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635871



Common Names

  • Russet Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra russa
  • Russet-flower Cyrtandra


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Description

Cyrtandra russa (also called rusty cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has bright red flowers and grows in dry forests, wet forests, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra russa 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 russa has yellow flowers, with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra russa 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 russa

Cyrtandra russa is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in wet forests at elevations of 0-2,000 feet.

Cyrtandra russa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra russa?

Cyrtandra russa

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra russa?

It is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines.

What are the characteristics of Cyrtandra russa?

Cyrtandra russa is a small shrub with thick, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.

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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