Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephala
ID:
72402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skottsb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. ii. 277 (1926).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071731



Common Names

  • Dubautia Microcephala
  • Smallhead Dubautia
  • Smallhead Dubautia-grass


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Description

Dubautia microcephala (also called smallhead dubautia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry and mesic forests. It has small, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dubautia microcephala is a species of flowering plant native to Hawaii. It is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source. Its leaves are used to make tea, and its flowers are used to make perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dubautia microcephala is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dubautia microcephala is a shrub native to Hawaii. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a pot with moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Dubautia microcephala

Dubautia microcephala can be found in the wet forests of Hawaii.

Dubautia microcephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dubautia microcephala?

Dubautia microcephala

What is the common name of Dubautia microcephala?

Microcephala

Where is Dubautia microcephala found?

Dubautia microcephala is found in Hawaii.

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-28496: Based on the initial data import
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.