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Kauai cyrtandra

Scientific Name: Cyrtandra olona

Family: Gesneriaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyrtandra: A Diverse Genus of Flowering Plants

The genus Cyrtandra encompasses a vast array of flowering plants, boasting approximately 600 species. Several species and common names are referenced in this summary.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • One source indicates negative safety ratings for Cyrtandra olona concerning children, dogs, and cats. (Note: Further research is needed to verify this information.)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Cyrtandra
  • Family: Gesneriaceae (African violet family)
  • Specific species mentioned include:
    • Cyrtandra olona C.N. Forbes (Kauai Cyrtandra)
    • Cyrtandra oxybapha (Pohakea Gulch Cyrtandra)
    • Cyrtandra paliku
    • Cyrtandra longifolia Hillebr.
    • Cyrtandra cyaneoides (Mapele)
    • Cyrtandra heinrichii
    • Cyrtandra confertiflora
  • Synonyms/Related Names:
    • Cyrtandra longifolia Hillebr. var. degenerans C. B. Clarke (reported as such in literature).
    • TSN (Taxonomic Serial Number) for Cyrtandra olona: 34215

Distribution and Habitat

  • Many Cyrtandra species are endemic to Hawaii.
  • Specific locations mentioned include:
    • Kauai (several species)
    • Pihea-Alakai Swamp Trail, Kauai
    • Puu O Kila Road, Kauai
    • Manoa Cliff Trail
    • Olaa Forest, Big Island, Hawaii
    • Areas between 730 and 1,350 m elevation on Kauai
  • Critical habitat areas in Kauai County, Hawaii, have been designated for some species.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cyrtandra olona is described as a perennial shrub.

Ecology

  • Fieldwork with Pacific Cyrtandra may involve visiting pristine island habitats.

Cultivation

  • Fertilizing Cyrtandra olona periodically in the spring with a fertilizer rich is suggested for florid development.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
  • Encyclopedia of Life (EOL): EOL invites contributions of facts about Cyrtandra olona.
  • Discover Life: Provides biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution information for Cyrtandra olona.
  • ResearchGate: Contains Hawaiian Plant Studies concerning Cyrtandra from Kauai and Maui.