Cyrtandra athrocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
athrocarpa
ID:
635574
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 205 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634906
Common Names
- Athrocarpa Cyrtandra
- Athrocarpa False Foxglove
- Athrocarpa Cyrtandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra athrocarpa (also called 'Kauai Cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is found in wet forests, bogs, and streambanks. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra athrocarpa has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandra athrocarpa has small white flowers with yellow anthers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Cyrtandra athrocarpa is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is best done by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have rooted. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Cyrtandra athrocarpa
Cyrtandra athrocarpa can be found in the Philippines, on the islands of Luzon, Mindoro, and Palawan.
Cyrtandra athrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra athrocarpa?
Cyrtandra athrocarpa
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra athrocarpa?
It is found in tropical rainforests in the Pacific Islands.
What is the flower color of Cyrtandra athrocarpa?
The flowers are white or pale pink.
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-2753080: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.