Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
divertae
ID:
635819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christoph.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 154: 41 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635151

Common Names

  • Cyrtandra Divertae
  • Divertae Cyrtandra
  • Divertae Whiteflower

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Description

Cyrtandra divertae (also called 'Hawaiian Cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry and mesic forests. It has white flowers and thick, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra divertae is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra divertae 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 divertae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Cyrtandra divertae

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

Cyrtandra divertae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra divertae?

Cyrtandra divertae

What is the family of Cyrtandra divertae?

Gesneriaceae

What is the habitat of Cyrtandra divertae?

It is found in the Philippines, growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 800-1500 m.

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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