Cyrtandra robusta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
636516
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 112 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635848
Common Names
- Robust Cyrtandra
- Cyrtandra robusta
- Robust-flower Cyrtandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra robusta (also called Robusta, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows up to 6 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 robusta 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 robusta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra robusta 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 robusta
Cyrtandra robusta is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in wet forests at elevations of 0-2,000 feet.
Cyrtandra robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra robusta?
Cyrtandra robusta
What type of plant is Cyrtandra robusta?
It is a shrub
Where is Cyrtandra robusta found?
It is found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2753953: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.