Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
273460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudich.) Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1292 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272792



Common Names

  • Smooth Meadow-Rue
  • Smooth False Baby's Breath
  • Smooth Phyllostegia


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Synonyms

  • Prasium glabrum Gaudich. [unknown]

Description

Phyllostegia glabra (also called 'Maui Rose', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Hawaii, growing up to 2 m in height. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in open woodlands, heaths and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllostegia glabra 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phyllostegia glabra var. glabra
Phyllostegia glabra var. lanaiensis Sherff

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllostegia glabra 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllostegia glabra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Phyllostegia glabra

Phyllostegia glabra is native to Hawaii and can be found in moist forests and along streams at elevations of 0-2,000 m.

Phyllostegia glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllostegia glabra?

Phyllostegia glabra

What is the common name of Phyllostegia glabra?

Smooth Bluebells

What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia glabra?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-155554: Based on the initial data import
Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.