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Kamo'oloa cyrtandra
Scientific Name: Cyrtandra kamooloaensis
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyrtandra kamooloaensis
Cyrtandra kamooloaensis, commonly known as Kamo'oloa cyrtandra, is a shrub belonging to the genus Cyrtandra, which contains about 600 species of flowering plants.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyrtandra kamooloaensis H. St. John
- Common Name: Kamo'oloa cyrtandra
- Rank: Species
- Family: Gesneriaceae (Based on mentions of other Cyrtandra species belonging to this family)
- Synonyms: Cyrtandra kamoolaensis (This is a variation of the species name)
Distribution and Habitat
- Cyrtandra kamooloaensis is found in Hawaii, specifically on Kauai.
- It has been observed in the Kamo'oloa Stream and 'Opaeka'a Stream areas.
- One specific location mentioned is the north side of the N fork of Kamoola (Kamooloa) Stream, in a gulch.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cyrtandra kamooloaensis is a shrub.
- It is a perennial plant.
Resources and Further Information
- ITIS Global: Provides species details.
- Garden Guides: Offers information on how to grow Cyrtandra kamooloaensis and planting care instructions.
- GBIF: Contains species information for Cyrtandra kamooloaensis.
- International Plant Names Index: Lists Cyrtandra kamoolaensis H.St.John