Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
godeffroyi
ID:
635949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinecke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 677 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635281

Common Names

  • Godeffroyi Cyrtandra
  • Godeffroyi Island Cyrtandra
  • Godeffroyi Cyrtandra Plant

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Description

Cyrtandra godeffroyi (also called Godeffroy's Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Hawaii. 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 godeffroyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating wounds, burns, and skin infections. It is also used to treat digestive problems and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra godeffroyi 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 godeffroyi is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cyrtandra godeffroyi

Cyrtandra godeffroyi is found in the Philippines.

Cyrtandra godeffroyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra godeffroyi?

Cyrtandra godeffroyi

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra godeffroyi?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the growth habit of Cyrtandra godeffroyi?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753427: Based on the initial data import
Franz Reinecke (b.1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinecke' in the authors string.