Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vesiculata
ID:
636736

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Gillett

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 702 (1974 publ. 1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636068



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra vesiculata
  • Vesiculata
  • Cyrtandra Vesiculata


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Description

Cyrtandra vesiculata (also called Bladder Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows in wet and dry forests and has thick, leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra vesiculata has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a landscaping plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra vesiculata is white or pinkish with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a few small, white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra vesiculata is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Cyrtandra vesiculata

Cyrtandra vesiculata can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii.

Cyrtandra vesiculata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra vesiculata?

Cyrtandra vesiculata is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

What is the growth habit of Cyrtandra vesiculata?

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

What are the flowers of Cyrtandra vesiculata like?

The flowers of Cyrtandra vesiculata 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