Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudich.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 468 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046135
Common Names
- Plantain-leaved Dubautia
- Plantain-leaf Dubautia
- Plantain-leaved Goldenbush
Synonyms
- Dubautia plantaginea plantaginea [unknown]
- Dubautia plantaginea plantaginea [unknown]
- Dubautia plantaginea platyphylla Hillebr. [unknown]
- Dubautia plantaginea pauoaensis H.St.John [unknown]
- Dubautia plantaginea glandulosa H.St.John [unknown]
- Dubautia plantaginea acridentata Sherff [unknown]
- Dubautia plantaginea strigosa Skottsb. [unknown]
Description
Dubautia plantaginea (also called Plantainleaf Scaleseed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry to mesic forests, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dubautia plantaginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dubautia plantaginea sub. magnifolia (Sherff) G.D.Carr
Dubautia plantaginea sub. plantaginea
Dubautia plantaginea sub. humilis G.D.Carr
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dubautia plantaginea has white flowers with yellow centres and a few purple spots. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubautia plantaginea is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. They should be kept at a temperature of around 21°C and kept in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dubautia plantaginea
Dubautia plantaginea is native to Hawaii and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.
Dubautia plantaginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubautia plantaginea?
Dubautia plantaginea
What type of plant is Dubautia plantaginea?
It is a shrub
Where is Dubautia plantaginea native to?
It is native to 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,