Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tintinnabula
ID:
636667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rock

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 5: 267 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635999



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra tintinnabula
  • Tintinnabula Cyrtandra
  • Tintinnabula's Cyrtandra


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra pluviosa H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra tintinnabula (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 tintinnabula 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 tintinnabula 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 tintinnabula 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 tintinnabula

Cyrtandra tintinnabula can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

Cyrtandra tintinnabula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra tintinnabula?

Cyrtandra tintinnabula

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra tintinnabula?

It is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

What are the common names of Cyrtandra tintinnabula?

It is commonly known as Bell-shaped 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