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shaggystem cyrtandra
Scientific Name: Cyrtandra oenobarba
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
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.