Species:
waianapanapaensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.D.Carr
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Pacific Sci. 33(3): 234 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041791
Common Names
- Dubautia Waianapanapaensis
- Waianapanapaensis Dubautia
- Waianapanapaensis Silverbush
Description
Dubautia waianapanapaensis (also called Waianapanapa dubautia, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Hawaii. It has small, white flowers and grows to about 2 feet in height. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry, coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dubautia waianapanapaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dubautia waianapanapaensis is a yellow, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and shiny. Seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubautia waianapanapaensis is an evergreen shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Dubautia waianapanapaensis
Dubautia waianapanapaensis is endemic to the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Dubautia waianapanapaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubautia waianapanapaensis?
Dubautia waianapanapaensis
What are the common names of Dubautia waianapanapaensis?
Waianapanapa Dubautia
Where is Dubautia waianapanapaensis native to?
Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica
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,