Status:
valid
Authors:
de Vriese
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ind. Bat. Orient. : 12 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635536
Common Names
- Cyrtandra longe-petiolata
- Long-petioled Cyrtandra
- Long-petioled False Foxglove
Description
Cyrtandra longe-petiolata (also called Long-petioled Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Hawaii. It has small, oval leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in wet, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra longe-petiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtandra longe-petiolata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra longe-petiolata 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 longe-petiolata
Cyrtandra longe-petiolata can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Cyrtandra longe-petiolata FAQ
What type of soil does Cyrtandra longe-petiolata prefer?
Cyrtandra longe-petiolata prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Cyrtandra longe-petiolata?
Cyrtandra longe-petiolata prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What kind of light does Cyrtandra longe-petiolata need?
Cyrtandra longe-petiolata prefers bright, indirect light.
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,