Cyrtandra turbiniformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turbiniformis
ID:
636706
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John & Storey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 20: 84 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636038
Common Names
- Cyrtandra turbiniformis
- Turbiniformis Cyrtandra
- Turbiniformis's Cyrtandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra turbiniformis (also called 'Turbinate 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 turbiniformis 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 turbiniformis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra turbiniformis 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 turbiniformis
Cyrtandra turbiniformis can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.
Cyrtandra turbiniformis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra turbiniformis?
Cyrtandra turbiniformis is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the growth habit of Cyrtandra turbiniformis?
Cyrtandra turbiniformis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 feet in height.
What are the flowers of Cyrtandra turbiniformis like?
The flowers of Cyrtandra turbiniformis 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-2754125: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
William Bicknell Storey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Storey' in the authors string.