Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tubibractea
ID:
636703

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 62: 159 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636035



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra tubibractea
  • Tubibractea Cyrtandra
  • Tubibractea's Cyrtandra


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Description

Cyrtandra tubibractea (also called 'Tube-bracted Cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Hawaii. It is found in dry and mesic forests, often on lava flows. The leaves are oblong to elliptic, and the flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra tubibractea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra tubibractea is white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round, hard seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra tubibractea is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but can be irrigated during dry periods. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Cyrtandra tubibractea

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

Cyrtandra tubibractea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra tubibractea?

Cyrtandra tubibractea is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

What is the growth habit of Cyrtandra tubibractea?

Cyrtandra tubibractea is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 feet in height.

What are the flowers of Cyrtandra tubibractea like?

The flowers of Cyrtandra tubibractea are small and white with yellow centers.

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-2754122: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.