Cyrtandra viridiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
636753
Status:
valid
Authors:
St.John & Storey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 20: 80 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636085
Common Names
- Cyrtandra viridiflora
- Viridiflora Cyrtandra
- Cyrtandra Viridiflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtandra viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Cyrtandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows in wet and dry forests and has thick, leathery leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtandra viridiflora has been 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 viridiflora is white or pinkish with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a few small, white hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtandra viridiflora is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Cyrtandra viridiflora
Cyrtandra viridiflora can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii.
Cyrtandra viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtandra viridiflora?
Cyrtandra viridiflora
What are the common names of Cyrtandra viridiflora?
Hawaiian cyrtandra
What is the natural habitat of Cyrtandra viridiflora?
It is found in wet forests 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-2754170: Based on the initial data import
William Bicknell Storey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Storey' in the authors string.