Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
635764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 773 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635096

Common Names

  • Cuneata Cyrtandra
  • Cuneata Hawaiian Cyrtandra
  • Cuneate Cyrtandra

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Synonyms

  • Rhynchocarpus umbellatus Reinw. ex de Vriese [unknown]
  • Cyrtandra umbellata de Vriese [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra cuneata (also called Wedge-shaped 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 cuneata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra cuneata 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 cuneata 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 cuneata

Cyrtandra cuneata can be found in the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Cyrtandra cuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra cuneata?

Cyrtandra cuneata

What type of plant is Cyrtandra cuneata?

It is a shrub in the Gesneriaceae family

Where is Cyrtandra cuneata native to?

It is native to the Philippines

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