Cyrtandra ferripilosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferripilosa
ID:
635870
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 63: 497 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635202
Common Names
- Ferripilosa Cyrtandra
- Ferripilosa Hawaiian Cyrtandra
- Ferripilose Cyrtandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra ferripilosa (also called 'Kona Coffeeberry', among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 15 feet tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it can be found in dry and mesic forests. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra ferripilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandra ferripilosa has white flowers with a yellow center, small brown seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Cyrtandra ferripilosa 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 ferripilosa
Cyrtandra ferripilosa can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, including Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii.
Cyrtandra ferripilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra ferripilosa?
Cyrtandra ferripilosa
What are the common names of Cyrtandra ferripilosa?
Hairy-pilose cyrtandra
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra ferripilosa?
Hawaiian forests
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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933475-1: Based on the initial data import