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arrowleaf cyrtandra
Scientific Name: Cyrtandra propinqua
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Arrowleaf Cyrtandra (Cyrtandra propinqua)
Considerations for Pets
- According to the text, Arrowleaf Cyrtandra is considered unsafe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- According to the text, Arrowleaf Cyrtandra is considered unsafe for children.
Cyrtandra propinqua, commonly known as arrowleaf cyrtandra, is a shrub belonging to the family Gesneriaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyrtandra propinqua C.N. Forbes
- Common Name: Arrowleaf Cyrtandra
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Rank: Species
- Accepted Symbol: CYPR6
- Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 34230
- Synonyms: The text mentions the Catalogue of Life and ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) as authorities that recognize Cyrtandra propinqua Forbes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Arrowleaf cyrtandra is a shrub.
- It is a perennial plant.
Distribution and Habitat
- Specific locations are mentioned like Kahana Valley, and others are found in the USDA PLANTS Database, suggesting that the plant is likely found in the United States, particularly where the USDA NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) has data.
- The Plant List also references its presence in the United States.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyrtandra propinqua.
- The USDA PLANTS Database provides information on the plant.
- ITIS Global provides species details.
- MyTreeDB is referenced, though it is unclear in what context.