Status:
valid
Authors:
Hosaka & O.Deg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 14: 27 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272928
Common Names
- Yamaguchi's Meadow-Rue
- Yamaguchi's False Baby's Breath
- Yamaguchi's Phyllostegia
Synonyms
- Phyllostegia cowanii H.St.John [unknown]
Description
Phyllostegia yamaguchii (also called 'Yamaguchi's Phyllostegia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry, coastal and mesic forests. It has large, ovate-oblong leaves and white flowers with a yellowish center.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllostegia yamaguchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllostegia yamaguchii is a white or pinkish-white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllostegia yamaguchii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections and replanted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a shady location until established.
Where to Find Phyllostegia yamaguchii
Phyllostegia yamaguchii is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in the dry forests of Maui and Hawai'i.
Phyllostegia yamaguchii FAQ
What is the common name of Phyllostegia yamaguchii?
Yamaguchi's Hawaiian Mint
What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia yamaguchii?
Forests of Hawaii
What is the flower color of Phyllostegia yamaguchii?
White
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,