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Cyrtandra ×forbesii
Cyrtandra ×forbesii H. St. John & Storey
Cyrtandra, Haiwale, Kanawao Keokeo
Gesneriaceae (Gesneriad family)
Synonym(s): Cyrtandra chartacea, Cyrtandra kaluanuiensis, Cyrtandra kaneoheensis
USDA Symbol: CYFO2
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
Natural hybrid of Cyrtandra kalihii and C. laxiflora.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 15 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: May bloom any time of year under the right conditions.
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic valleys.
Bibliography
Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cyrtandra ×forbesii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cyrtandra ×forbesii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cyrtandra ×forbesii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-04-06Research By: CBR