Cyrtandra stenoptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenoptera
ID:
636604
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bramley & Cronk
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 7: 417 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635936
Common Names
- Stenoptera Cyrtandra
- Cyrtandra Stenoptera
- Stenoptera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra stenoptera (also called 'Hawaiian White Flower', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Hawaii. It has white flowers and grows in wet and mesic forests. It is also found in the dry forests of the islands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra stenoptera 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 stenoptera is a white to pinkish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra stenoptera is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought or frost.
Where to Find Cyrtandra stenoptera
Cyrtandra stenoptera is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Cyrtandra stenoptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra stenoptera?
Cyrtandra stenoptera
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra stenoptera?
It is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
What are the common names of Cyrtandra stenoptera?
It is commonly known as Narrow-winged 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-2754033: Based on the initial data import
Quentin C. B. Cronk (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronk' in the authors string.
Gemma Louise Candace Bramley (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bramley' in the authors string.