Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
thamnodes
ID:
636663

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 36: 177 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635995



Common Names

  • Thamnodes Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra Thamnodes
  • Thamnodes


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Description

Cyrtandra thamnodes (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 thamnodes 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

Cyrtandra thamnodes 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 thamnodes 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 thamnodes

Cyrtandra thamnodes can be found in the tropical forests of Thailand.

Cyrtandra thamnodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra thamnodes?

Cyrtandra thamnodes

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra thamnodes?

It is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

What are the common names of Cyrtandra thamnodes?

It is commonly known as Shrubby 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-2754087: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.