Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glabrifolia
ID:
635942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 3: 459 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635274

Common Names

  • Glabrifolia Cyrtandra
  • Glabrifolia Island Cyrtandra
  • Glabrifolia Cyrtandra Plant

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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra glabra Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra glabrifolia (also called Smooth-leaved Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Hawaii. It is an evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady forests and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra glabrifolia is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional Hawaiian medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra glabrifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra glabrifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cyrtandra glabrifolia

Cyrtandra glabrifolia is found in the Philippines.

Cyrtandra glabrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra glabrifolia?

Cyrtandra glabrifolia

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra glabrifolia?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the growth habit of Cyrtandra glabrifolia?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

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