Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
636393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 86: 303 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635725

Common Names

  • Patula Cyrtandra
  • Spreading Cyrtandra
  • Spreading-leaved Cyrtandra

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Description

Cyrtandra patula (also called 'Hawaiian White Flower', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Hawaii. It has white flowers and grows in wet and mesic forests. It is also found in the dry forests of the islands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra patula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra patula is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra patula is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Cyrtandra patula

Cyrtandra patula is found in the Hawaiian Islands, primarily on the islands of Kauai and Hawaii.

Cyrtandra patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra patula?

Cyrtandra patula

What is the common name of Cyrtandra patula?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra patula?

Tropical rainforest

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,

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