Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John & G.D.Carr
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 108(2): 202 (1981) (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050988
Common Names
- Dubautia Pauciflorula
- Pauciflorula Dubautia
- Pauciflorula's Dubautia
Description
Dubautia pauciflorula (also called Hawaiian Dubautia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Hawaii and grows in dry, open forests and shrublands. It is characterized by its small, yellow flower heads and hairy leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Dubautia pauciflorula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases. Its leaves are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dubautia pauciflorula has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubautia pauciflorula is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some shade during the hottest part of the day. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame and then transplant the seedlings into their permanent positions when they are large enough.
Where to Find Dubautia pauciflorula
Dubautia pauciflorula is native to Hawaii and can be found in areas with dry, sunny soils.
Dubautia pauciflorula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubautia pauciflorula?
Dubautia pauciflorula
What is the family of Dubautia pauciflorula?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Dubautia pauciflorula?
Grasslands and meadows
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,