Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cretacea
ID:
635756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 279 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635088

Common Names

  • Cretacea Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra cretacea
  • Cretacea Cyrtandra

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Description

Cyrtandra cretacea (also called Cretan Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in primary and secondary forests, as well as disturbed areas. It has dark green, ovate to oblong leaves that are up to 4 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra cretacea has medicinal uses, and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra cretacea is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra cretacea is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cyrtandra cretacea

Cyrtandra cretacea is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry shrublands.

Cyrtandra cretacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra cretacea?

Cyrtandra cretacea

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra cretacea?

It is found in tropical rainforests of New Guinea

What are the common names of Cyrtandra cretacea?

It is commonly known as Chalky Cyrtandra

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,