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Cyrtandra wawrae

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Cyrtandra wawrae
Habit
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Gesneriaceae
Genus: Cyrtandra
Species:
C. wawrae
Binomial name
Cyrtandra wawrae
Synonyms[2]
  • Cyrtandra clypeata H.St.John
  • Cyrtandra haupuensis H.St.John
  • Cyrtandra peltata Wawra

Cyrtandra wawrae, the rockface cyrtandra, is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Kauai, Hawaii.[2] A shrub reaching 10 ft (3 m), it is often found growing on rock walls.[3]

Conservation

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It is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

References

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  1. ^ Lorence, D.H.. (2020). "Cyrtandra wawrae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T91179691A91179804. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T91179691A91179804.en. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Cyrtandra wawrae C.B.Clarke". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Cyrtandra wawrae". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.