Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
636552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 319 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000635884

Common Names

  • Cyrtandra scandens
  • Scandent Cyrtandra
  • Climbing Cyrtandra

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Description

Cyrtandra scandens (also called climbing cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has bright red flowers and grows in dry forests, wet forests, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant, sweet scent and is known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cyrtandra scandens are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a climbing stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra scandens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of drought or frost.

Where to Find Cyrtandra scandens

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

Cyrtandra scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra scandens?

Cyrtandra scandens

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra scandens?

It is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines.

What are the characteristics of Cyrtandra scandens?

Cyrtandra scandens is a small shrub with thick, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.

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,