Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
axillaris
ID:
635591

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 260 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634923

Common Names

  • Cyrtandra axillaris
  • Axillaris Leatherwood
  • Axillaris Titi

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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra dajakorum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra latens C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra axillaris (also called 'Axillary 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 in the axils of the leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra axillaris 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 axillaris

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

Cyrtandra axillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra axillaris?

Cyrtandra axillaris

What is the common name of Cyrtandra axillaris?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra axillaris?

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