Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 62: 148 (2005 publ. 2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634931
Common Names
- Cyrtandra banyingii
- Banyingii Leatherwood
- Banyingii Titi
Description
Cyrtandra banyingii (also called Cyrtandra banyingii, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra banyingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandra banyingii has small white flowers with yellow anthers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra banyingii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cyrtandra banyingii
Cyrtandra banyingii is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.
Cyrtandra banyingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra banyingii?
Cyrtandra banyingii
What is the common name of Cyrtandra banyingii?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra banyingii?
Tropical forests
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,