Cyrtandra argentii
| Cyrtandra argentii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus: | Cyrtandra |
| Species: | C. argentii
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| Binomial name | |
| Cyrtandra argentii Olivar, H.J.Atkins & Muellner[1]
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Cyrtandra argentii is a plant in the family Gesneriaceae that was discovered in the Philippines in 1997.[2] This plant species is one of many named after tropical botanist George Argent, as he contributed heavily to many discoveries in and the understanding of Philippine flora.[2][3]
Description[edit]
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Cyrtandra argentii has pendulous compound cymose inflorescences of 10–15 flowers, subequal leaves, white woolly indumentum, glabrous corolla, and ovoid fruits.[4]
In detail, stems are slightly grooved with white, woolly hairs. Leaves are subequal, 4–7 cm (1.6–2.8 in) petioles with blades that are oblong to oblong-elliptical, asymmetrical, and typically measure in ranges between 13–30 cm (5.1–11.8 in) x 7–15 cm (2.8–5.9 in). Compound cyme inflorescence type, pedunculate attachment, and the typical number of flowers inflorescence range from 10-15. Calyx is densely hirsute externally, glabrous internally, acuminate, and persistent. Corollas are white and glabrous both internally and externally.[2]
Habitat[edit]
Cyrtandra argentii was discovered in and is endemic to the Philippines.[2] Members of the genus Cyrtandra typically thrive in rainforest environments due to high humidity, constant moisture, and low light intensity.[2] It is found growing on slopes near streams, typically in forested environments, and distributed from north of Luzon to the island of Mindoro.[2]
Conservation[edit]
Cyrtandra argentii is currently classified as a Near-threatened species by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria with the main threat to the population being deforestation coupled with a lack of formal protection.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cyrtandra argentii Olivar, H.J.Atkins & Muellner". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Olivar, Jay Edneil C.; Atkins, Hannah; Hauenschild, Frank; Muellner-Riehl, Alexandra N. (2020-06-30). "Cyrtandra argentii, a new species of Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae) from the Philippines, and a review of the C. villosissima group". European Journal of Taxonomy (676). doi:10.5852/ejt.2020.676. ISSN 2118-9773.
- ^ Wilkie, P.; Conlon, T.; Hardy, G. (2020-08-10). "A Biography of G. Argent". Edinburgh Journal of Botany. 77 (3): 311–335. doi:10.1017/s0960428620000141. ISSN 1474-0036.
- ^ Olivar, Jay Edneil C.; Atkins, Hannah J.; Bramley, Gemma L.C.; Pelser, Pieter B.; Hauenschild, Frank; Muellner-Riehl, Alexandra N. (2022-05-13). "A synopsis of Philippine Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae)". Taxon. 71 (5): 1084–1106. doi:10.1002/tax.12725. ISSN 0040-0262.