Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1065229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064567



Common Names

  • Rechsteinera microphylla
  • Microphylla Rechsteinera
  • Rechsteinera


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Description

Rechsteinera microphylla (also called 'Kauai Rechsteinera', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry and mesic forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rechsteinera microphylla is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rechsteinera microphylla is a white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rechsteinera microphylla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Rechsteinera microphylla

Rechsteinera microphylla can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Rechsteinera genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14000292: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.