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heartleaf cyrtandra

Scientific Name: Cyrtandra cordifolia

Family: Gesneriaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyrtandra cordifolia: Heartleaf Cyrtandra

Cyrtandra cordifolia, commonly known as heartleaf cyrtandra, is a perennial shrub belonging to the family Gesneriaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyrtandra cordifolia Gaudich.
  • Common Name: Heartleaf cyrtandra
  • Family: Gesneriaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Cyrtandra cordifolia var. brevipilita H. St. John
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 34129

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Structure: Shrub

Habitat and Distribution

This plant is native to the Pacific region. The text mentions its presence in Hawaii, with specific references to related species in areas like Palolo Valley and Kahana Valley. The distribution includes areas within the United States.

Related Species

The text lists several related Cyrtandra species, including:

  • Cyrtandra filipes (Gulch Cyrtandra)
  • Cyrtandra gracilis (Palolo Valley Cyrtandra)
  • Cyrtandra bryanii
  • Cyrtandra lessoniana (Lesson's Cyrtandra)
  • Cyrtandra calpidicarpa (Valley Cyrtandra)
  • Cyrtandra kahanaensis (Kahana Cyrtandra)
  • Cyrtandra hawaiensis (Hawaii Cyrtandra)
  • Cyrtandra x conradtii (Conradt's Cyrtandra)

Cultivation

  • Heartleaf Cyrtandra thrives in partially shady locations.

Further Information

More information can be found at:

  • Discover Life
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)