Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
221181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Mann) A.Heller

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Minnesota Bot. Stud. 1: 899 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220510

Common Names

  • Kadua elatior
  • Elatior Kadua
  • Elatior's Kadua

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Synonyms

  • Kadua cookiana elatior H.Mann [valid]
  • Kadua cookiana ensiformis Fosberg [valid]
  • Kadua herbacea H.Lév. [valid]
  • Hedyotis cookiana birghamii Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis cookiana elatior (H.Mann) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Hedyotis cookiana elatior (H.Mann) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Hedyotis cookiana herbacea (H.Lév.) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis cookiana oahuensis Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis elatior (H.Mann) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis elatior birghamii (Fosberg) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis elatior ensiformis (Fosberg) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis elatior herbacea (H.Lév.) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis elatior oahuensis (Fosberg) Fosberg [valid]

Description

Kadua elatior (also called Elatior Kadua, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kadua elatior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kadua elatior has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kadua elatior is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in areas with hot summers. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Kadua elatior

Kadua elatior can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.

Kadua elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kadua elatior?

Kadua elatior

What type of plant is Kadua elatior?

Shrub

What is the native range of Kadua elatior?

Hawaii

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-105456: Based on the initial data import
Horace Mann Junior (1844-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mann' in the authors string.
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.