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fuzzyflower cyrtandra
Scientific Name: Cyrtandra waiolani
Family: Gesneriaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyrtandra
Cyrtandra is a large genus of flowering plants, boasting around 600 species with new discoveries frequently occurring.
Considerations for Pets
- The leaves of some Cyrtandra species are described as "fuzzy," which may be attractive to pets.
- Some species have "fuzzy" fruits (berries).
Considerations for Children
- The leaves of some Cyrtandra species are described as "fuzzy," which may be attractive to children.
- Some species have "fuzzy" fruits (berries).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyrtandra
- Family: Gesneriaceae (African violet family)
Common Names
- Fuzzyflower (used for multiple species, including Cyrtandra waiolani)
- Ha'iwale Flower (for Cyrtandra grayana and possibly other species)
- Hahala Flower (for Cyrtandra garnotiana)
Species Examples
- Cyrtandra waiolani (Fuzzyflower Cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra wawrae (Rockface Cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra viridiflora (Greenleaf Cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra crenata (Kahana Valley Cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra platyphylla
- Cyrtandra garnotiana
- Cyrtandra grayana
- Cyrtandra filipes (Ha'iwale)
- Cyrtandra kaulantha (Ha'iwale)
- Cyrtandra heinrichii (Hawaii Cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra limahuliensis
- Cyrtandra munroi
- Cyrtandra gracilis (Palolo Valley Cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra polyantha (Niu Valley Cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra pruinosa (Frosted Cyrtandra)
- Cyrtandra subumbellata
- Cyrtandra calpidicarpa (Valley Cyrtandra)
Distribution and Habitat
- Many species are native to Hawaii.
- Some species are found on windward Mauna Loa.
- Often found in rainforest habitats.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flowers range from white to greenish-white and are often small and fuzzy.
- Flowers may be borne singly or in clusters of 1-8 per inflorescence.
- Leaves are often pubescent (fuzzy). Some have large, round, fuzzy leaves.
- Some species have golden hairs giving the plant a distinct appearance.
- Fruits are fuzzy, oval, and white berries.
Quirky Facts
- The flowers, while charming, are often hidden under the foliage.
- Some species, like Cyrtandra platyphylla, have leaves that resemble giant violets due to their large, round, and fuzzy nature.
- The common name "Fuzzyflower" is applied to multiple species.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Cyrtandra species are associated with various Hawaiian plants, including kukui, Pisonia, and Touchardia latifolia (olona).