Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.N.Forbes) K.L.Gibbons, B.J.Conn & Henwood
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 25: 338 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425482
Description
Geniostoma kaalae (also called Kaala Geniostoma, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, tubular flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Geniostoma kaalae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Geniostoma kaalae is white and tubular. The seed is black and round. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geniostoma kaalae is an evergreen shrub that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Geniostoma kaalae
Geniostoma kaalae is native to the Pacific Northwest and can be found in dry, open areas.
Geniostoma kaalae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geniostoma kaalae?
Geniostoma kaalae
What is the common name of Geniostoma kaalae?
Kaala Geniostoma
What is the family of Geniostoma kaalae?
Loganiaceae
Species in the Geniostoma genus
Geniostoma angustifolium,
Geniostoma antherotrichum,
Geniostoma balansanum,
Geniostoma biseriale,
Geniostoma borbonicum,
Geniostoma calcicola,
Geniostoma celastrineum,
Geniostoma clavatum,
Geniostoma cyrtandrae,
Geniostoma densiflora,
Geniostoma erythrosperma,
Geniostoma fagraeoides,
Geniostoma gagnae,
Geniostoma glaucescens,
Geniostoma grandifolium,
Geniostoma huttonii,
Geniostoma leenhoutsii,
Geniostoma macrophyllum,
Geniostoma mooreanum,
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae,
Geniostoma pedunculatum,
Geniostoma petiolosum,
Geniostoma randianum,
Geniostoma rapense,
Geniostoma rarotongensis,
Geniostoma remyana,
Geniostoma rupestre,
Geniostoma stipulare,
Geniostoma sykesii,
Geniostoma trichostylum,
Geniostoma umbellatum,
Geniostoma vestitum,
Geniostoma weinlandii,
Geniostoma imbricatum,
Geniostoma tinifolium,
Geniostoma hymenopodum,
Geniostoma pumilum,
Geniostoma waiolani,
Geniostoma waialealae,
Geniostoma hirtellum,
Geniostoma hedyosmifolium,
Geniostoma degeneri,
Geniostoma lydgatei,
Geniostoma hosakanum,
Geniostoma helleri,
Geniostoma venosum,
Geniostoma lorencianum,
Geniostoma kaalae,
Geniostoma hallei,
Geniostoma tinifolium,
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata,
Bonyunia antoniifolia,
Bonyunia aquatica,
Bonyunia minor,
Bonyunia superba,
Bonyunia venusta,
Bonyunia spectabilis,
Bonyunia excelsa,
Bonyunia magnifica,
Bonyunia nobilis,
Bonyunia pulchra,
Gardneria angustifolia,
Gardneria lanceolata,
Gardneria multiflora,
Gardneria nutans,
Gardneria ovata,
Geniostoma angustifolium,
Geniostoma antherotrichum,
Geniostoma balansanum,
Geniostoma biseriale,
Geniostoma borbonicum,
Geniostoma calcicola,
Geniostoma celastrineum,
Geniostoma clavatum,
Geniostoma cyrtandrae,
Geniostoma densiflora,
Geniostoma erythrosperma,
Geniostoma fagraeoides,
Geniostoma gagnae,
Geniostoma glaucescens,
Geniostoma grandifolium,
Geniostoma huttonii,
Geniostoma leenhoutsii,
Geniostoma macrophyllum,
Geniostoma mooreanum,
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae,
Geniostoma pedunculatum,
Geniostoma petiolosum,
Geniostoma randianum,
Geniostoma rapense,
Geniostoma rarotongensis,
Geniostoma remyana,
Geniostoma rupestre,
Geniostoma stipulare,
Geniostoma sykesii,
Geniostoma trichostylum,
Geniostoma umbellatum,
Geniostoma vestitum,
Geniostoma weinlandii,
Geniostoma imbricatum,
References
Murray J. Henwood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henwood' in the authors string.
Kerry L. Gibbons: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Gibbons' in the authors string.