Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
635687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 57: 120 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635019

Common Names

  • Cyrtandra caudata
  • Tailed Cyrtandra
  • Hawaiian Cyrtandra

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Description

Cyrtandra caudata (also called Caudate Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 m and has thick, leathery leaves with a waxy texture. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in rainforest understories.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra caudata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or pinkish flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra caudata is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Cyrtandra caudata

Cyrtandra caudata can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, as well as in the Marquesas and Society Islands.

Cyrtandra caudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra caudata?

Cyrtandra caudata

What is the common name of Cyrtandra caudata?

Caudata

What is the family of Cyrtandra caudata?

Gesneriaceae

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-2753183: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.