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Waianaeuka cyrtandra
Scientific Name: Cyrtandra waianaeensis
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Waianaeuka Cyrtandra (Cyrtandra waianaeensis)
The Waianaeuka Cyrtandra, scientifically known as Cyrtandra waianaeensis, is a perennial shrub native to specific regions.
Considerations for Children
- According to the provided data, this plant is rated as unsafe for children.
Considerations for Pets
- According to the provided data, this plant is rated as unsafe for dogs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Order: Scrophulariales
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Species: Cyrtandra waianaeensis H. St. John & Storey
- Synonym: Waianaeuka Cyrtandra (English)
- Accepted Symbol: CYWA
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
- The Waianaeuka Cyrtandra is endemic to O'ahu, Hawaii.
- Specifically, it is found in the Waianae Mountains, including areas like Waianae Uka and Puu Kalena.
- It has been observed in locations such as the canyon above Kaala trail, above Schofield.
Morphological Characteristics
- The plant is a shrub.
- It is a perennial, indicating it lives for more than two years.
Related Species
- The text mentions other Cyrtandra species, including Cyrtandra lysiosep, Cyrtandra x carinata, Cyrtandra x caudatisepala, Cyrtandra x caulescens, Cyrtandra uapouensis, Cyrtandra kalihii, Cyrtandra waiolani, Cyrtandra tristis, Cyrtandra subcordata, Cyrtandra crassifolia, Cyrtandra platyphylla, Cyrtandra cordifolia var. gynoglabra, Cyrtandra crenata, Cyrtandra polyantha, Cyrtandra dentate, Cyrtandra viridiflora, Cyrtandra halawensis, Cyrtandra macraei, Cyrtandra ellipticifolia.
Further Information
- Additional information can be found on Discover Life's page about Cyrtandra waianaeensis.
- Species details are available on ITIS Global.
- Garden Guides provides information on how to grow this plant.