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Cyrtandra ×hillebrandii

Scientific Name: Cyrtandra ×hillebrandii

Family: Gesneriaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyrtandra × hillebrandii

Cyrtandra × hillebrandii is a hybrid species within the genus Cyrtandra. It is also known as Hillebrand's cyrtandra.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyrtandra × hillebrandii Oliv.
  • Family: Gesneriaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Rank: Hybrid Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Cyrtandra grossecrenata H. St. John & Storey
    • Cyrtandra hillebrandii Vatke (also a synonym of Cyrtandra waiolani Wawra)
    • Cyrtandra hillebrandii Oliv.
  • Related ITIS Name(s): Cyrtandra × hillebrandii Oliver (TSN 501952)

Distribution and Habitat

This species is associated with Hawaii, with occurrences on Maui and Molokai.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cyrtandra × hillebrandii is a shrub.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Related Species

  • Cyrtandra oliveri
  • Cyrtandra waiolani Wawra
  • Cyrtandra platyphylla A.Gray

External Resources

  • BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Cyrtandra%20X%20hillebrandii
  • ITIS Web Link