Cyrtandra longepedunculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longepedunculata
ID:
636200
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rechinger
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 5: 131 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635532
Common Names
- Cyrtandra longepedunculata
- Long-peduncled Cyrtandra
- Long-peduncled False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra longepedunculata (also called Longepedunculate cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub or herb that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, white flowers and is found in wet forests, bogs, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra longepedunculata 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 longepedunculata 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.
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Cyrtandra longepedunculata 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 longepedunculata
Cyrtandra longepedunculata can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Cyrtandra longepedunculata FAQ
What type of soil does Cyrtandra longepedunculata prefer?
Cyrtandra longepedunculata prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Cyrtandra longepedunculata?
Cyrtandra longepedunculata prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What kind of light does Cyrtandra longepedunculata need?
Cyrtandra longepedunculata 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,
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