Clermontia peleana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peleana
ID:
831107
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rock
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Indig. Trees Haw. Isl. : 483 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830442
Common Names
- Clermontia peleana
- Pele's Clermontia
- Hawaiian Lobelioid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Clermontia peleana (also called Clermontia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, usually 2-4 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to Central and South America and is found in wet forests and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Clermontia peleana is a plant native to Central and South America. It has been used traditionally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiseptic properties. In addition, it has been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clermontia peleana sub. singuliflora (Rock) LammersClermontia peleana sub. peleana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clermontia peleana is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a brown seed coat. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Clermontia peleana is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Clermontia peleana
Clermontia peleana can be found on the island of Hawaii.
Clermontia peleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clermontia peleana?
Clermontia peleana
What is the common name of Clermontia peleana?
Peleana
What is the natural habitat of Clermontia peleana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Clermontia genus
Clermontia arborescens, Clermontia calophylla, Clermontia clermontioides, Clermontia drepanomorpha, Clermontia fauriei, Clermontia grandiflora, Clermontia hawaiiensis, Clermontia kakeana, Clermontia kohalae, Clermontia leptoclada, Clermontia lindseyana, Clermontia micrantha, Clermontia montis-loa, Clermontia multiflora, Clermontia oblongifolia, Clermontia pallida, Clermontia paradisia, Clermontia parviflora, Clermontia peleana, Clermontia persicifolia, Clermontia pyrularia, Clermontia samuelii, Clermontia tuberculata, Clermontia waimeae, Clermontia samuelii,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-367731: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Rock (1884-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rock' in the authors string.