Cyrtandromoea miqueliana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miqueliana
ID:
636810
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 187 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636142
Common Names
- Cyrtandromoea miqueliana
- Miqueliana
- Cyrtandromoea Miqueliana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandromoea miqueliana (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 miqueliana 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 miqueliana has white flowers with yellow throats and black seeds. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandromoea miqueliana 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 miqueliana
Cyrtandromoea miqueliana is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Cyrtandromoea miqueliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandromoea miqueliana?
Cyrtandromoea miqueliana
What type of plant is Cyrtandromoea miqueliana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Cyrtandromoea miqueliana found?
It is native to the Hawaiian 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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:380082-1: 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].