Status:
valid
Authors:
Koord.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 550, 628 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635422
Common Names
- Cyrtandra jellesmani
- Kauai Cyrtandra
- Kauai White-vein Cyrtandra
Description
Cyrtandra jellesmani (also called 'Kona Cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Hawaii. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet, with small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry to wet forests, at elevations of 0-2,000 feet.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra jellesmani 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 jellesmani has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra jellesmani can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Cyrtandra jellesmani
Cyrtandra jellesmani can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, including Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii.
Cyrtandra jellesmani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra jellesmani?
Cyrtandra jellesmani
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra jellesmani?
Mountain forests and shrublands
What are the common names of Cyrtandra jellesmani?
Jellesman's cyrtandra, mountain cyrtandra
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,