Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
1292168

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 133 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291506



Common Names

  • Schiedea Hookeri
  • Hooker's Schiedea
  • Hawaiian Schiedea


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Description

Schiedea hookeri (also called Hookeri 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 hookeri 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 hookeri are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schiedea hookeri 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 hookeri

Schiedea hookeri can be found in Hawaii, USA

Schiedea hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schiedea hookeri?

Schiedea hookeri

What is the common name of Schiedea hookeri?

Hooker's Schiedea

What is the habitat of Schiedea hookeri?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as meadows, hillsides, and roadsides

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-6300973: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.