Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
miserrima
ID:
636270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 316 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635602

Common Names

  • Miserrima Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra Miserrima
  • Miserrima's Cyrtandra

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Description

Cyrtandra miserrima (also called Miserable Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the islands of the Philippines, where it grows in dry and mesic forests. It is also found in coastal areas, in open areas, and in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra miserrima is used as an ornamental plant and as a food source. It is also used in traditional Hawaiian medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra miserrima has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra miserrima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cyrtandra miserrima

Cyrtandra miserrima is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in wet forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Cyrtandra miserrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra miserrima?

Cyrtandra miserrima

What is the family of Cyrtandra miserrima?

Gesneriaceae

What is the native range of Cyrtandra miserrima?

Hawaii

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,