Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nicobarica
ID:
636811

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.P.Balakr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 35: 118 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636143

Common Names

  • Cyrtandromoea nicobarica
  • Nicobarica
  • Cyrtandromoea Nicobarica

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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra acuminata Kurz [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandromoea nicobarica (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 nicobarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandromoea nicobarica has white flowers with yellow throats and black seeds. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandromoea nicobarica 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 nicobarica

Cyrtandromoea nicobarica is native to the Nicobar Islands. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Cyrtandromoea nicobarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandromoea nicobarica?

Cyrtandromoea nicobarica

What type of plant is Cyrtandromoea nicobarica?

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

Where is Cyrtandromoea nicobarica found?

It is native to the Nicobar 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

Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801843-1: 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].