Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
klossii
ID:
636129

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 131 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635461

Common Names

  • Cyrtandra klossii
  • Kauai Cyrtandra
  • Kauai White-vein Cyrtandra

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Description

Cyrtandra klossii (also called Kloss' Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it grows in wet and mesic forests. It is found in coastal areas, in valleys, and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra klossii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra klossii has white flowers with yellow anthers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra klossii can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cyrtandra klossii

Cyrtandra klossii is native to the island of New Guinea

Cyrtandra klossii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra klossii?

Cyrtandra klossii

What is the common name of Cyrtandra klossii?

Klossii

Where is Cyrtandra klossii found?

Fiji

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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