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
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.
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 Cyrtandromoea genus
Cyrtandromoea angustifolia,
Cyrtandromoea decurrens,
Cyrtandromoea dispar,
Cyrtandromoea grandiflora,
Cyrtandromoea grandis,
Cyrtandromoea megaphylla,
Cyrtandromoea miqueliana,
Cyrtandromoea nicobarica,
Cyrtandromoea pterocaulis,
Cyrtandromoea subintegra,
Cyrtandromoea subsessilis,
Cyrtandromoea sumatrana,
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
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].