Cyrtandra albiflora explained

Cyrtandra albiflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Indonesia.[1] It is only found on Mount Hek on the island of Sulawesi.[2]

Etymology

This species is named for its white flowers.

Proposed IUCN conservation category

Cyrtandra albiflora is known from a population on a single mountain, in an area without protection, and in a habitat that is known to be threatened, and so the describers of the species propose it should be recognised as Critically Endangered.

Notes and References

  1. 77186960-1 . Cyrtandra albiflora Karton. & H.J.Atkins . 11 December 2021 .
  2. A Taxonomic Revision of Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae) in Sulawesi, Indonesia . 2021 . Atkins . H. J. . Kartonegoro . A. . Edinburgh Journal of Botany . 78 . 1–122 . 10.24823/EJB.2021.364 . 239680334 . free .