Cyrtandra vitiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
636754
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 182 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636086
Common Names
- Cyrtandra vitiensis
- Vitiensis Cyrtandra
- Cyrtandra Vitiensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra vitiensis (also called Fijian Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows in wet and dry forests and has thick, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra vitiensis has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a landscaping plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtandra vitiensis is white or pinkish with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a few small, white hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra vitiensis is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Cyrtandra vitiensis
Cyrtandra vitiensis can be found in Fiji.
Cyrtandra vitiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra vitiensis?
Cyrtandra vitiensis
What are the common names of Cyrtandra vitiensis?
Hawaiian cyrtandra
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra vitiensis?
It is found in wet forests in Hawaii
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2754171: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.