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Lanaihale cyrtandra

Scientific Name: Cyrtandra munroi

Family: Gesneriaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyrtandra munroi

Also known as Lanaihale cyrtandra, Munro's cyrtandra, or ha'iwale, Cyrtandra munroi is a rare flowering plant native to Hawaii.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyrtandra munroi C.N. Forbes
  • Family: Gesneriaceae (African violet family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: None explicitly mentioned, but "ha'iwale" is used as a Hawaiian name.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cyrtandra munroi is endemic to Hawaii, specifically the island of Lanai (Lana'ihale).
  • It is considered endangered in the state of Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cyrtandra munroi is described as a perennial shrub.

Ecology

  • The plant spreads by creeping.

Further Information

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS Global): TSN 34207
  • Discover Life
  • PLANT PROFILE (USDA)