Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
electra
ID:
273452

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.N.Forbes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 6: 64 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272784

Common Names

  • Phyllostegia electra
  • Hawaiian Mint
  • False Baby's Breath

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Synonyms

  • Phyllostegia adenophora H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia capitata H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia fagerlindii (Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia fayi H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia mollis fagerlindii Sherff [unknown]

Description

Phyllostegia electra (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 electra 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 electra 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 electra 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 electra

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

Phyllostegia electra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllostegia electra?

Phyllostegia electra

What is the common name of Phyllostegia electra?

Electra Bluebells

What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia electra?

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-155546: Based on the initial data import
Charles Noyes Forbes (1883-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Forbes' in the authors string.