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Lesson's cyrtandra
Scientific Name: Cyrtandra lessoniana
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyrtandra lessoniana
Cyrtandra lessoniana, also known as Lesson's Cyrtandra, is one of many species within the large Cyrtandra genus.
Learn more about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, distribution, growth, and care of this fascinating plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyrtandra lessoniana
- Common Name: Lesson's Cyrtandra
- Genus: Cyrtandra J.R. & G. Forst.
- Family: Gesneriaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to specific regions.
- Grows as shrubs, typically 2-3 meters tall, but can reach up to 4 meters.
- Found in moist, shaded gulch-bottoms and on slopes.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- Ha'iwale
- Kanawao
- Ke'oke'o
Morphological Characteristics
- Grows as a shrub.
- Stems are many-branched.
- Typically reaches a height of 2-3 meters but can grow to 4 meters.
Additional Cyrtandra Information
- The Cyrtandra genus is the largest in the Gesneriaceae family, containing at least 600, possibly over 800 species.
- Its distribution stretches east from the Nicobar Islands.
Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyrtandra lessoniana.