Status:
valid
Authors:
Bitter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereins Bremen 16: 435 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272920
Common Names
- Variable Meadow-Rue
- Variable False Baby's Breath
- Variable Phyllostegia
Synonyms
- Phyllostegia arenicola H.St.John [unknown]
Description
Phyllostegia variabilis (also called 'Variable 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 variabilis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-cancer properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllostegia variabilis is a white or pinkish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllostegia variabilis 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 variabilis
Phyllostegia variabilis is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in the dry forests of Maui and Hawai'i.
Phyllostegia variabilis FAQ
What is the common name of Phyllostegia variabilis?
Variable Hawaiian Mint
What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia variabilis?
Forests of Hawaii
What is the flower color of Phyllostegia variabilis?
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,