Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gitingensis
ID:
635929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 3: 956 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635261

Common Names

  • Gitingensis Cyrtandra
  • Gitingensis Island Cyrtandra
  • Gitingensis Cyrtandra Plant

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Description

Cyrtandra gitingensis (also called Giting Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Philippines. It is an evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady forests and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra gitingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra gitingensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra gitingensis is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in moist forests at elevations of 600-1,500 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Cyrtandra gitingensis

Cyrtandra gitingensis is found in the Philippines.

Cyrtandra gitingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra gitingensis?

Cyrtandra gitingensis

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra gitingensis?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the growth habit of Cyrtandra gitingensis?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

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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