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mountain cyrtandra
Scientific Name: Cyrtandra dentata
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyrtandra: A Diverse Genus of Flowering Plants
Cyrtandra is a large genus of flowering plants, encompassing approximately 600 species. Several species are commonly known by names reflecting their geographic location or distinctive features.
Considerations for Pets
- Cyrtandra dentata is known by the common name "sharp-toothed cyrtandra." While the text does not explicitly state toxicity, the presence of "sharp-toothed" features may present a physical hazard.
- Many species within the Cyrtandra genus produce cylindrical fruits. The potential risks of ingestion should be taken into account.
Considerations for Children
- Cyrtandra dentata is known by the common name "sharp-toothed cyrtandra." While the text does not explicitly state toxicity, the presence of "sharp-toothed" features may present a physical hazard.
- Many species within the Cyrtandra genus produce cylindrical fruits. The potential risks of ingestion should be taken into account.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Cyrtandra
- Family: Gesneriaceae (African violet family)
- Examples of Species:
- Cyrtandra kohalae (Kohala Mountain cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra laxiflora (Oahu cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra dentata (Mountain cyrtandra, Sharp-toothed cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra kealiae
- Cyrtandra elatostemoides
- Cyrtandra ferripilosa
- Cyrtandra limahuliensis (Synonym)
- Cyrtandra alaustri
- Cyrtandra crenata
- Cyrtandra gracilis (Palolo Valley)
- Cyrtandra longifolia Hillebr. var. degenerans C. B. Clarke
- Cyrtandra nanawaleensis (haiwale)
- Cyrtandra baileyi (Bailey's Cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra kaulantha
- Cyrtandra subumbellata
- Cyrtandra polyantha
- Cyrtandra kamooloaensis (Ha'iwale)
- Cyrtandra kalihii
- Cyrtandra waiolani
- Cyrtandra kealiae subsp. urceolata
Distribution and Habitat
- Many Cyrtandra species are found in island ecosystems.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- Hawaii (Oahu, Maui, Kohala Mountains, Koolau Mountains)
- South Sulawesi (Latimojong Mountains)
- Luzon (Mountains above Banaue)
- Marquesas Islands
- Cyrtandra baileyi grows as an understory plant in lowland, upland, and mountain rain forests.
Morphological Characteristics
- Species within the Cyrtandra genus vary from shrubs to small trees.
- Some species have cylindrical fruits.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
- Discover Life: Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyrtandra dentata.
- ResearchGate: Full-text publications on new Cyrtandra species are available on ResearchGate.
- Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/53193377@N02/sets/72157631385235344/
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Mentions the TSN (Taxonomic Serial Number) for specific Cyrtandra species.