Status:
valid
Authors:
Wawra
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Flora 55: 531 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272925
Common Names
- Waimea Meadow-Rue
- Waimea False Baby's Breath
- Waimea Phyllostegia
Synonyms
- Phyllostegia cordata H.St.John [unknown]
- Phyllostegia hobdyi H.St.John [unknown]
Description
Phyllostegia waimeae (also called 'Waimea 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 waimeae 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 waimeae 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 waimeae 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 waimeae
Phyllostegia waimeae is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in the dry forests of Maui and Hawai'i.
Phyllostegia waimeae FAQ
What is the common name of Phyllostegia waimeae?
Waimea Hawaiian Mint
What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia waimeae?
Forests of Hawaii
What is the flower color of Phyllostegia waimeae?
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,