Status:
valid
Authors:
Hillebr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 223 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024458
Common Names
- Dubautia
- Dubautia Knudsenii
- Knudsen's Dubautia
Description
Dubautia knudsenii (also called Knudsen's dubautia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hawaii. It has small yellow flowers and grows in wet forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dubautia knudsenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for bees and other insects, and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dubautia knudsenii sub. nagatae (H.St.John) G.D.Carr
Dubautia knudsenii sub. knudsenii
Dubautia knudsenii sub. filiformis G.D.Carr
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dubautia knudsenii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubautia knudsenii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate by division of the root clump or by cuttings.
Where to Find Dubautia knudsenii
Dubautia knudsenii can be found in Hawaii.
Dubautia knudsenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubautia knudsenii?
Dubautia knudsenii
What is the natural habitat of Dubautia knudsenii?
It is native to Hawaii.
What are the medicinal uses of Dubautia knudsenii?
It has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, stomach aches, and skin irritations.
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,