Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
sandwicensis
ID:
1585660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) ined.

Source:

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200028427



Common Names

  • Touchardia sandwicensis
  • Sandwicensis Touchardia
  • Hawaiian Touchardia


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Description

Touchardia sandwicensis (also called Hawaiian Touchardia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and grows in sunny, dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Touchardia sandwicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Touchardia sandwicensis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet with a single pistil and two stamens. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a single, short root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Touchardia sandwicensis is a slow-growing plant and can take up to two years to reach maturity. Propagation is by spores, which are released in the summer months. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be grown in partial shade and should be protected from strong winds. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Touchardia sandwicensis

Touchardia sandwicensis is native to Hawaii. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in Hawaii, as well as online.

Touchardia sandwicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Touchardia sandwicensis?

Touchardia sandwicensis

What type of plant is Touchardia sandwicensis?

Touchardia sandwicensis is a type of fern

Where is Touchardia sandwicensis found?

Touchardia sandwicensis is found in South America

Species in the Touchardia genus

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:3286466-4: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.