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shaggystem cyrtandra

Scientific Name: Cyrtandra oenobarba

Family: Gesneriaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Shaggystem Cyrtandra (Cyrtandra oenobarba)

Cyrtandra oenobarba, commonly known as shaggystem cyrtandra, is a rare flowering plant species belonging to the African violet family.

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Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyrtandra oenobarba H. Mann
  • Common Name: Shaggystem Cyrtandra
  • Family: Gesneriaceae (African Violet Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms: Cyrtandra oenobarba H. Mann var. herbacea (Wawra) A. Heller
  • Other Names: haiwale

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cyrtandra oenobarba is endemic to Hawaii.
  • Specifically, it is known to be found on the island of Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • It is a perennial plant.

Additional Resources

  • USDA Plants Database: http://plants.usda.gov
  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): TSN 34213
  • Discover Life: Provides information on biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
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  • NatureServe: Includes information on the plant's conservation status.