Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
88904

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.St.John & G.D.Carr

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 108(2): 198 (1981) (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088233



Common Names

  • Imbricate Dubautia
  • Dubautia Imbricata
  • Imbricated Dubautia


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Description

Dubautia imbricata (also called Imbricate Dubautia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-3 feet. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It is found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dubautia imbricata is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dubautia imbricata sub. imbricata
Dubautia imbricata sub. acronaea G.D.Carr

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dubautia imbricata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like formation. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dubautia imbricata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dubautia imbricata

Dubautia imbricata is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

Dubautia imbricata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dubautia imbricata?

Dubautia imbricata is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it grows in dry forests and shrublands.

What is the size of Dubautia imbricata?

Dubautia imbricata is a small shrub, typically growing to a height of 1 to 3 feet.

What are the flowers of Dubautia imbricata like?

The flowers of Dubautia imbricata are small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44572: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
Gerald D. Carr (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Carr' in the authors string.