Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hobdyi
ID:
36116

Status:
valid

Authors:
St.John

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 24(8): 128 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035445



Common Names

  • Hobdy's Wilkesia
  • Wilkesia Hobdyi
  • Hobdy's Wilkesia Grass


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Description

Wilkesia hobdyi (also called Hawaiian Lobeliad, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers and thick, leathery leaves. It is native to Hawaii and grows in moist forests and other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Wilkesia hobdyi has been used as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wilkesia hobdyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wilkesia hobdyi is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be planted in a separate pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Wilkesia hobdyi

Wilkesia hobdyi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Wilkesia hobdyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wilkesia hobdyi?

Wilkesia hobdyi

What is the common name of Wilkesia hobdyi?

Hobdy's Ilima

What is the natural habitat of Wilkesia hobdyi?

Dry shrublands and grasslands

Species in the Wilkesia genus

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,