Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
636776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 36: 179 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636108



Common Names

  • Cyrtandra wallichii
  • Wallichii Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra Wallichii


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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra decurrens wallichii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra grandiflora Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra wallichii (also called Wallich's 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 wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra wallichii 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 wallichii 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 wallichii

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

Cyrtandra wallichii FAQ

What is the native range of Cyrtandra wallichii?

Hawaii

What type of habitat does Cyrtandra wallichii prefer?

Moist forest

What is the flower color of Cyrtandra wallichii?

White

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-2754191: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.