Status:
valid
Authors:
F.B.Forbes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 7: 37 1920
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830452
Common Names
- Clermontia samuelii
- Samuel's Clermontia
- Hawaiian Lobelioid
Description
Clermontia samuelii (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 samuelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers. It is also used as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Clermontia samuelii sub. hanaensis (H.St.John) Lammers
Clermontia samuelii sub. samuelii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clermontia samuelii is white 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clermontia samuelii is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in wet and mesic forests from sea level to an elevation of 1,500 m. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Clermontia samuelii
Clermontia samuelii can be found on the island of Hawaii.
Clermontia samuelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clermontia samuelii?
Clermontia samuelii
What is the common name of Clermontia samuelii?
Samuelii
What is the natural habitat of Clermontia samuelii?
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,