Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
636515

Status:
valid

Authors:
St.John & Storey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 20: 85 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635847

Common Names

  • River Cyrtandra
  • Cyrtandra rivularis
  • River-flower Cyrtandra

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Synonyms

  • Cyrtandra villosa St.John & Storey [unknown]

Description

Cyrtandra rivularis (also called Rivularis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows up to 10 feet tall and has leathery leaves that are up to 4 inches long. It produces white flowers in the summer and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra rivularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtandra rivularis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra rivularis is a shrub or small tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyrtandra rivularis

Cyrtandra rivularis is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in wet forests at elevations of 0-2,000 feet.

Cyrtandra rivularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra rivularis?

Cyrtandra rivularis

What is the family of Cyrtandra rivularis?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Cyrtandra rivularis?

Rivularis Cyrtandra

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753952: Based on the initial data import
William Bicknell Storey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Storey' in the authors string.