Cyrtandra ammitophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ammitophila
ID:
635537
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 36: 158 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634869
Common Names
- Ammitophila Cyrtandra
- Ammitophila False Foxglove
- Ammitophila Cyrtandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra ammitophila (also called Ammitophila Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and is found in moist, montane forests. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra ammitophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyrtandra ammitophila is a small, white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra ammitophila can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Cyrtandra ammitophila
Cyrtandra ammitophila can be found in the Philippines, on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, and Palawan.
Cyrtandra ammitophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra ammitophila?
Cyrtandra ammitophila
What is the common name of Cyrtandra ammitophila?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra ammitophila?
Forests and shrublands
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-2753045: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.