Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haupuensis
ID:
917466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lorence & W.L.Wagner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 138 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916801

Common Names

  • Kadua haupuensis
  • Haupuensis Kadua
  • Kadua of Haupuensis

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Description

Kadua haupuensis (also called Haupu Kadua, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Hawaii. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 5 m in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 25 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Kadua haupuensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kadua haupuensis is a small, white, fragrant flower with a yellow center. Its seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kadua haupuensis is a shrub native to Hawaii. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or by taking cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Kadua haupuensis

Kadua haupuensis is found in the tropical rainforest of Hawaii.

Kadua haupuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kadua haupuensis?

Kadua haupuensis

What is the common name of Kadua haupuensis?

Haupu Kadua

What is the natural habitat of Kadua haupuensis?

Tropical rainforest

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-462093: Based on the initial data import
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.