Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
273417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hillebr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 350 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272749



Common Names

  • Ambiguous Phyllostegia
  • Hawaiian Baby's Breath
  • Hawaiian False Foxglove


Searching for Phyllostegia ambigua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Phyllostegia alba H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia brevidens ambigua A.Gray [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia brevidens expansa Sherff [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia brevidens heterodoxa Sherff [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia brevidens hirsutula (Hillebr.) Sherff [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia brevidens pauciflora Sherff [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia brevidens pubescens Sherff [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia chartacea H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia decumbens H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia degeneri Sherff [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia elliptica H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia grandiflora hirsutula Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia heterodoxa (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia hiati H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia insignis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia konaensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia lebishopii H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia leukantha H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia longitubata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia odorata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia orientalis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia pilosicincta H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia pluriflora H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia repanda H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia suaveolens H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia longimontis H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Phyllostegia ambigua (also called 'Maui Rose', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Hawaii, growing up to 3 m in height. It has large, pink flowers and is found in open woodlands, heaths and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllostegia ambigua is a popular ornamental plant used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllostegia ambigua has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

Searching for Phyllostegia ambigua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllostegia ambigua can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phyllostegia ambigua

Phyllostegia ambigua is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Hawaii.

Phyllostegia ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllostegia ambigua?

Phyllostegia ambigua

What is the common name of Phyllostegia ambigua?

Maui Bluebells

What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia ambigua?

Dry, rocky cliffs in Maui, Hawaii

Species in the Phyllostegia genus

Phyllostegia ambigua, Phyllostegia bracteata, Phyllostegia brevidens, Phyllostegia electra, Phyllostegia floribunda, Phyllostegia glabra, Phyllostegia grandiflora, Phyllostegia haliakalae, Phyllostegia helleri, Phyllostegia hillebrandii, Phyllostegia hirsuta, Phyllostegia hispida, Phyllostegia kaalaensis, Phyllostegia kahiliensis, Phyllostegia knudsenii, Phyllostegia lantanoides, Phyllostegia macrophylla, Phyllostegia mannii, Phyllostegia micrantha, Phyllostegia mollis, Phyllostegia parviflora, Phyllostegia pilosa, Phyllostegia racemosa, Phyllostegia renovans, Phyllostegia rockii, Phyllostegia stachyoides, Phyllostegia tahitensis, Phyllostegia tongaensis, Phyllostegia variabilis, Phyllostegia velutina, Phyllostegia vestita, Phyllostegia waimeae, Phyllostegia warshaueri, Phyllostegia wawrana, Phyllostegia yamaguchii, Phyllostegia hillebrandii, Phyllostegia yamaguchii,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References