Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
636803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Zoll.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. Ind. Archip. 1: 58 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636135

Common Names

  • Cyrtandromoea decurrens
  • Decurrens
  • Cyrtandromoea Decurrens

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Synonyms

  • Loxonia decurrens Blume [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandromoea decurrens (also called 'Cape Ivy', among many other common names) is a perennial climber with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, shady places in the wild.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandromoea decurrens 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

Cyrtandromoea decurrens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandromoea decurrens is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cyrtandromoea decurrens

Cyrtandromoea decurrens can be found in the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Cyrtandromoea decurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandromoea decurrens?

Cyrtandromoea decurrens

What type of plant is Cyrtandromoea decurrens?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Cyrtandromoea decurrens found?

It is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

Species in the Phrymaceae family

Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,

References

Heinrich Zollinger (1818-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoll.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:380076-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].