Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 96: 138 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272805
Common Names
- Heller's Meadow-Rue
- Heller's False Baby's Breath
- Heller's Phyllostegia
Synonyms
- Phyllostegia olokeleensis H.St.John [unknown]
Description
Phyllostegia helleri (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, pink flowers and is found in open woodlands, heaths and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllostegia helleri 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 helleri 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllostegia helleri 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 helleri
Phyllostegia helleri is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in the dry forests of Maui and Hawai'i.
Phyllostegia helleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllostegia helleri?
Phyllostegia helleri
What is the common name of Phyllostegia helleri?
Heller's Bluebells
What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia helleri?
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,