Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
urvillei
ID:
636718

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 251 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636050

Common Names

  • Cyrtandra urvillei
  • Urvillei Cyrtandra
  • Urvillei's Cyrtandra

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Description

Cyrtandra urvillei (also called 'Urville's Cyrtandra', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Hawaii. It is found in dry and mesic forests, often on lava flows. The leaves are oblong to elliptic, and the flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtandra urvillei is used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a landscaping plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyrtandra urvillei is white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round, hard seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyrtandra urvillei is a small shrub that grows in moist forests at elevations of 500-1,500 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cyrtandra urvillei

Cyrtandra urvillei can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

Cyrtandra urvillei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra urvillei?

Cyrtandra urvillei is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

What is the growth habit of Cyrtandra urvillei?

Cyrtandra urvillei is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 feet in height.

What are the flowers of Cyrtandra urvillei like?

The flowers of Cyrtandra urvillei are small and white with yellow centers.

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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