Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
purpurifolia
ID:
636478

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.W.Gillett

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 400 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635810

Common Names

  • Purpurifolia Cyrtandra
  • Hawaiian False Foxglove
  • Hawaiian Greenhood

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Description

Cyrtandra purpurifolia (also called Purple-leaved Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is an epiphytic shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Philippines and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1000–1800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra purpurifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra purpurifolia is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra purpurifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyrtandra purpurifolia

Cyrtandra purpurifolia can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, where it is endemic to the island of Kauai.

Cyrtandra purpurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra purpurifolia?

Cyrtandra purpurifolia

What is the common name of Cyrtandra purpurifolia?

Hawaiian White Ieie

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra purpurifolia?

Dry to wet forests, from sea level to 1,600 m

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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