Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gaudich.) D.D.Keck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. xi. n.° 19, 27 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122041
Common Names
- Linear Dubautia
- Hawaiian Dubautia
- Linearleaf Dubautia
Synonyms
- Dubautia linearis linearis [unknown]
- Railliardia linearis linearis [unknown]
Description
Dubautia linearis (also called Linear Dubautia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 1 meter. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dubautia linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is known to attract bees and butterflies and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dubautia linearis sub. linearis
Dubautia linearis sub. opposita (Sherff) G.D.Carr
Dubautia linearis sub. hillebrandii (H.Mann) G.D.Carr
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dubautia linearis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubautia linearis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Dubautia linearis
Dubautia linearis is native to Hawaii and can be found in areas of the Hawaiian Islands.
Dubautia linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubautia linearis?
Dubautia linearis
What is the common name of Dubautia linearis?
Linear dubautia
Where is Dubautia linearis found?
Dubautia linearis is found in the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.
Species in the Dubautia genus
Dubautia scabra,
Dubautia kenwoodii,
Dubautia laevigata,
Dubautia reticulata,
Dubautia raillardioides,
Dubautia latifolia,
Dubautia knudsenii,
Dubautia kalalauensis,
Dubautia waianapanapaensis,
Dubautia plantaginea,
Dubautia pauciflorula,
Dubautia syndetica,
Dubautia herbstobatae,
Dubautia microcephala,
Dubautia waialealae,
Dubautia menziesii,
Dubautia arborea,
Dubautia imbricata,
Dubautia laxa,
Dubautia platyphylla,
Dubautia sherffiana,
Dubautia linearis,
Dubautia paleata,
Dubautia ciliolata,
Dubautia carrii,
Dubautia hanaulaensis,
Dubautia mendacoides,
Dubautia mendax,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,