Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aureotincta
ID:
635587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bramley & Cronk

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 7: 419 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634919

Common Names

  • Cyrtandra aureotincta
  • Aureotincta Leatherwood
  • Aureotincta Titi

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Description

Cyrtandra aureotincta (also called 'Golden-Tinged 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 with golden tinges.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra aureotincta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra aureotincta has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra aureotincta 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 aureotincta

Cyrtandra aureotincta is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in North Africa.

Cyrtandra aureotincta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra aureotincta?

Cyrtandra aureotincta

What is the common name of Cyrtandra aureotincta?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra aureotincta?

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-2753092: Based on the initial data import
Quentin C. B. Cronk (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronk' in the authors string.
Gemma Louise Candace Bramley (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bramley' in the authors string.