Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
smithiana
ID:
636586

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 36: 173 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635918



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra smithiana
  • Smith's Cyrtandra
  • Smith Cyrtandra


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Description

Cyrtandra smithiana (also called Smith's cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Hawaii. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in wet forests, at elevations of up to 4,000 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra smithiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a laxative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra smithiana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra smithiana is a small shrub, growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Pacific Islands. 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 plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cyrtandra smithiana

Cyrtandra smithiana can be found in the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Cyrtandra smithiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra smithiana?

Cyrtandra smithiana

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra smithiana?

It is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

What are the common names of Cyrtandra smithiana?

It is commonly known as Smith's 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2754016: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.