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largecalyx cyrtandra
Scientific Name: Cyrtandra macrocalyx
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyrtandra macrocalyx
Cyrtandra macrocalyx, also known as Large-calyx Cyrtandra, is a plant belonging to the Gesneriaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Some species of Cyrtandra have calyces, and the text refers to calyx shape and division of calyx lobes.
Considerations for Children
- Some species of Cyrtandra have calyces, and the text refers to calyx shape and division of calyx lobes.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyrtandra macrocalyx Hbd.
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Synonyms/Related Names: Mentioned are varieties such as Cyrtandra macrocalyx var. parviflora Rock, forma ovata. Other species mentioned in relation include Cyrtandra rhynchanthera, Cyrtandra fneestrata, Cyrtandra longifolia, Cyrtandra kauaiensis, Cyrtandra giffardii, Cyrtandra uapouensis, Cyrtandra paludosa brevicalyx forma linearis, Cyrtandra villicalyx, Cyrtandra waianaeensis, and Cyrtandra baileyi.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text references various locations, including Fiji (where kava is sold and species like Cyrtandra trichophylla and Cyrtandra esothrix are found), Kauai (where Cyrtandra longifolia and Cyrtandra kauaiensis are sympatric), Ua Pou, Kusai, Samoa (where Cyrtandra guerkeana is found), and the Marquesas Islands. Specific sites like Olaa Trench on June 12, 2009, Mt. Kaala (Oahu), and Kalaupapa HNP are mentioned in relation to the plant and related species.
Morphological Characteristics
- The text often refers to the plant's calyx, highlighting its size, shape (urceolate, tube-like), and the division of its lobes. Bracts are also noted as being large and foliaceous. Leaf characteristics, such as serrate edges, thickness, and venation, are also mentioned. Flowers can be medium-sized to large.
Interactions With Other Organisms
- Mention is made of the Thrush, large Kauai (= kamao), and Haha as relating to Cyrtandra
Further Information
- References are made to herbarium vouchers (e.g., KALA13025, KALA13755), ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System, TSN 34200), and publications on the Vascular Flora of the Marquesas Islands. Flickr is also mentioned in the context of photos of the plant.