Schiedea hawaiiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hawaiiensis
ID:
1292167
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hillebr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 33 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291505
Common Names
- Schiedea Hawaiiensis
- Hawaiian Schiedea
- Hawaiian Willowherb
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schiedea hawaiiensis (also called Hawaiiensis Schiedea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Schiedea hawaiiensis is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Schiedea hawaiiensis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schiedea hawaiiensis is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division in the spring. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Schiedea hawaiiensis
Schiedea hawaiiensis can be found in Hawaii, USA
Schiedea hawaiiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schiedea hawaiiensis?
Schiedea hawaiiensis
What is the common name of Schiedea hawaiiensis?
Hawaiian Schiedea
What is the habitat of Schiedea hawaiiensis?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as meadows, hillsides, and roadsides
Species in the Schiedea genus
Schiedea stellarioides, Schiedea amplexicaulis, Schiedea implexa, Schiedea helleri, Schiedea apokremnos, Schiedea diffusa, Schiedea hawaiiensis, Schiedea hookeri, Schiedea kealiae, Schiedea ligustrina, Schiedea lychnoides, Schiedea lydgatei, Schiedea mannii, Schiedea membranacea, Schiedea menziesii, Schiedea remyi, Schiedea salicaria, Schiedea verticillata, Schiedea attenuata,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6300972: Based on the initial data import
William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.