Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuipes
ID:
636650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 13: 330 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635982



Common Names

  • Tenuipes Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra Tenuipes
  • Tenuipes


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra longipedunculata Merr. [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra tenuipes (also called 'Kahili Ginger', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It is native to Hawaii and is found in dry and mesic forests. It has white flowers and its leaves are dark green and glossy.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra tenuipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra tenuipes has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have ovate leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra tenuipes can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cyrtandra tenuipes

Cyrtandra tenuipes is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

Cyrtandra tenuipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra tenuipes?

Cyrtandra tenuipes

What is the common name of Cyrtandra tenuipes?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra tenuipes?

Hawaiian rainforests

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