Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
1324874

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Bone & H.J.Atkins

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 463 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337328



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra spectabilis
  • Showy Cyrtandra
  • Showy False-heather


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Description

Cyrtandra spectabilis (also called showy cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Hawaii, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra spectabilis is an ornamental plant used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra spectabilis has small, white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra spectabilis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost-hardy.

Where to Find Cyrtandra spectabilis

Cyrtandra spectabilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Cyrtandra spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra spectabilis?

Cyrtandra spectabilis

What is the common name of Cyrtandra spectabilis?

Mountain fern

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra spectabilis?

Mountainous regions

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

Hannah Jane Atkins (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Atkins' in the authors string.
Ruth Bone (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Bone' in the authors string.