Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
olona
ID:
636338

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.N.Forbes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 7: 34 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635670

Common Names

  • Olona Cyrtandra
  • Olona-leaved Cyrtandra
  • Olona-flowered Cyrtandra

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Description

Cyrtandra olona (also called Olona Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree up to 10 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20 cm. It is native to the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, and is found in lowland and montane forests up to 1,500 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra olona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It has attractive foliage and produces small white flowers. The leaves can also be used to make a tea that has a mild, pleasant flavor.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra olona has yellow flowers, with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra olona is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cyrtandra olona

Cyrtandra olona can be found in the tropical forests of Hawaii.

Cyrtandra olona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra olona?

Cyrtandra olona

What is the common name of Cyrtandra olona?

Olona cyrtandra

Where is Cyrtandra olona found?

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,

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