Cyrtandra dorytricha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dorytricha
ID:
635825
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 61: 179 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635157
Common Names
- Cyrtandra Dorytricha
- Dorytricha Cyrtandra
- Dorytricha Whiteflower
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Cyrtandra dorytricha (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 dorytricha 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 dorytricha 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra dorytricha can be propagated through seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded area. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Cyrtandra dorytricha
Cyrtandra dorytricha can be found in the Philippines.
Cyrtandra dorytricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra dorytricha?
Cyrtandra dorytricha
What is the family of Cyrtandra dorytricha?
Gesneriaceae
What is the habitat of Cyrtandra dorytricha?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753313: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.