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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)