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rockface cyrtandra

Scientific Name: Cyrtandra wawrae

Family: Gesneriaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Cyrtandra wawrae

Also known as Rockface Cyrtandra, Cyrtandra wawrae is a species within the larger Cyrtandra genus.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • The provided text indicates that Rockface Cyrtandra is considered "not safe" for both children and dogs.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyrtandra wawrae C.B. Clarke
  • Common Name: Rockface Cyrtandra
  • Family: Gesneriaceae
  • Genus: Cyrtandra, which is noted as the largest genus in the Gesneriaceae family, containing approximately 600 species with new species still being discovered.
  • Synonyms:
    • Cyrtandra clypeata H. St. John
    • Cyrtandra haupuensis H. St. John
    • Cyrtandra wawrai (misspelling)

Morphology and Growth Habit

  • Cyrtandra wawrae is a perennial shrub.

Distribution and Habitat

  • This plant is found in island locales, often growing directly on rock faces. Some specimens were located at 2208'58"N, 15925'22"W.

Related Resources

  • ITIS: TSN 34265
  • Discover Life: Has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyrtandra wawrae.
  • Drone-Application-Server database publication for Cyrtandra wawrae biodroid.