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Cyrtandra ×turbiniformis

Scientific Name: Cyrtandra ×turbiniformis

Family: Gesneriaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyrtandra × turbiniformis

Cyrtandra × turbiniformis is a plant species within the genus Cyrtandra. The '×' indicates that this is a hybrid species.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyrtandra × turbiniformis H. St. John & Storey (pro. sp.)
  • Family: Gesneriaceae (Gesneriad Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Phylum: Anthophyta
  • Class: Dicotyledoneae (Dicotyledons)
  • Order: Scrophulariales
  • Synonyms/Related Names: Cyrtandra × turbiniformis St. John & Storey (pro sp.)

Distribution and Habitat

Distribution data is not readily available for this species. Several sources indicate "Not Available. Map" suggesting that its exact distribution range may be limited, localized, or not fully documented.

Additional Information

  • Cyrtandra × turbiniformis was first described by Harold St. John and Storey in 1950.
  • An isotype specimen is housed at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K), with the identifier K000831858.
  • The species is listed in the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
  • The US ESA (Endangered Species Act) has determined that this plant is no longer a candidate species.

Further Resources

  • Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): ITIS Website
  • BISON Web Link: BISON
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Kew Website
  • Discover Life: Discover Life Website
  • The Plant List: The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index): IPNI Website
  • Australian Plant Name Index: APNI
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium: NYBG Website
  • Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)