Cyrtandra xanthantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthantha
ID:
636793
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 34: 48 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636125
Common Names
- Cyrtandra xanthantha
- Xanthantha Cyrtandra
- Cyrtandra Xanthantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra xanthantha (also called 'Hawaiian White Flower', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Hawaii. It has white flowers and grows in wet and mesic forests. It is also found in the dry forests of the islands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra xanthantha is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover or as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandra xanthantha has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra xanthantha is a small shrub that grows in moist forests at elevations of 500-1,500 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cyrtandra xanthantha
Cyrtandra xanthantha can be found in the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Cyrtandra xanthantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra xanthantha?
Cyrtandra xanthantha
What type of plant is Cyrtandra xanthantha?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Cyrtandra xanthantha found?
It is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
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-2754206: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.