Status:
valid
Authors:
Hillebr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 194 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120457
Common Names
- Kauai Remya
- Kauai False Daisy
- Kauai False Dandelion
Description
Remya kauaiensis (also called Kauai Remya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and is native to Hawaii. It typically grows in dry, open fields and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Remya kauaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, rocky soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Remya kauaiensis is a yellow-green daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Remya kauaiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11.
Where to Find Remya kauaiensis
Remya kauaiensis is endemic to the Hawaiian island of Kauai and can be found in wet forests, bogs, and along streams.
Remya kauaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Remya kauaiensis?
Remya kauaiensis
What type of plant is Remya kauaiensis?
A shrub
Where is Remya kauaiensis found?
It is found in Hawaii
Species in the Remya genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,