Cyrtandra kraemeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kraemeri
ID:
636136
Status:
valid
Authors:
Reinecke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 679 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635468
Common Names
- Cyrtandra Lessoniana
- Cyrtandra Leucantha
- Cyrtandra Leucochlamys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra kraemeri (also called Kraemer's 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 kraemeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandra kraemeri has white flowers with yellow anthers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra kraemeri 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 kraemeri
Cyrtandra kraemeri is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found growing in wet forests and cliffs at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Cyrtandra kraemeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra kraemeri?
Cyrtandra kraemeri
What is the common name of Cyrtandra kraemeri?
Kraemeri
Where is Cyrtandra kraemeri 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753599: Based on the initial data import
Franz Reinecke (b.1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinecke' in the authors string.