Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
davaoensis
ID:
635783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 968 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635115

Common Names

  • Cyrtandra Davaoensis
  • Davao Cyrtandra
  • Davao Whiteflower

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Description

Cyrtandra davaoensis (also called Davao Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra davaoensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, erect stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra davaoensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cyrtandra davaoensis

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

Cyrtandra davaoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra davaoensis?

Cyrtandra davaoensis

What type of plant is Cyrtandra davaoensis?

It is a shrub in the Gesneriaceae family

Where is Cyrtandra davaoensis 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,

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