Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Baldwin & G.D.Carr
Source:
gcc
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15(2): 259 (-263; fig. 1) (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029887
Common Names
- Dubautia Kalalauensis
- Kalalauensis Dubautia
- Dubautia
Description
Dubautia kalalauensis (also called Kalalau dubautia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Hawaii and grows in moist, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dubautia kalalauensis is used as a groundcover and ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dubautia kalalauensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubautia kalalauensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Dubautia kalalauensis
Dubautia kalalauensis is native to the Kalalau Valley on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. It can be found in moist meadows and along streams.
Dubautia kalalauensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubautia kalalauensis?
Dubautia kalalauensis
What type of plant is Dubautia kalalauensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Dubautia kalalauensis found?
It is found in the Kalalau Valley of Kauai, Hawaii
Species in the Dubautia genus
Dubautia scabra,
Dubautia kenwoodii,
Dubautia laevigata,
Dubautia reticulata,
Dubautia raillardioides,
Dubautia latifolia,
Dubautia knudsenii,
Dubautia kalalauensis,
Dubautia waianapanapaensis,
Dubautia plantaginea,
Dubautia pauciflorula,
Dubautia syndetica,
Dubautia herbstobatae,
Dubautia microcephala,
Dubautia waialealae,
Dubautia menziesii,
Dubautia arborea,
Dubautia imbricata,
Dubautia laxa,
Dubautia platyphylla,
Dubautia sherffiana,
Dubautia linearis,
Dubautia paleata,
Dubautia ciliolata,
Dubautia carrii,
Dubautia hanaulaensis,
Dubautia mendacoides,
Dubautia mendax,
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,