Status:
valid
Authors:
G.D.Carr
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 8 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003719
Common Names
- Kenwood's Dubautia
- Kenwood Dubautia
- Dubautia kenwoodii
Description
Dubautia kenwoodii (also called Kenwood's Dubautia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to California. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Dubautia kenwoodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dubautia kenwoodii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubautia kenwoodii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants require little care and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Dubautia kenwoodii
Dubautia kenwoodii is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in dry and mesic forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Dubautia kenwoodii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubautia kenwoodii?
Dubautia kenwoodii
What is the natural habitat of Dubautia kenwoodii?
It is found in wet forests, bogs, and meadows in the mountains of California and Oregon.
What is the size of Dubautia kenwoodii?
It is a small shrub, growing up to 1.5 m tall.
Species in the Dubautia genus
Dubautia scabra,
Dubautia kenwoodii,
Dubautia laevigata,
Dubautia reticulata,
Dubautia raillardioides,
Dubautia latifolia,
Dubautia knudsenii,
Dubautia kalalauensis,
Dubautia waianapanapaensis,
Dubautia plantaginea,
Dubautia pauciflorula,
Dubautia syndetica,
Dubautia herbstobatae,
Dubautia microcephala,
Dubautia waialealae,
Dubautia menziesii,
Dubautia arborea,
Dubautia imbricata,
Dubautia laxa,
Dubautia platyphylla,
Dubautia sherffiana,
Dubautia linearis,
Dubautia paleata,
Dubautia ciliolata,
Dubautia carrii,
Dubautia hanaulaensis,
Dubautia mendacoides,
Dubautia mendax,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,