Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hypogaea
ID:
636044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 550, 628 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635376

Common Names

  • Cyrtandra Ilocana
  • Cyrtandra Imminuta
  • Cyrtandra Impar

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Description

Cyrtandra hypogaea (also called Hawaiian Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Hawaii and is found in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra hypogaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra hypogaea has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels and are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra hypogaea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment and kept out of direct sunlight.

Where to Find Cyrtandra hypogaea

Cyrtandra hypogaea can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

Cyrtandra hypogaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra hypogaea?

Cyrtandra hypogaea

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra hypogaea?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Cyrtandra hypogaea?

2-3 feet

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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