Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts v. (1861) 135.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123955
Common Names
- Pale Dubautia
- Pale Dubautia Daisy
- Pale Dubautia Aster
Description
Dubautia paleata (also called 'Pale Dubautia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Hawaii. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dubautia paleata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dubautia paleata has small yellow flowers that are clustered in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and oval-shaped with a brown color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubautia paleata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant deeply but infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Dubautia paleata
Dubautia paleata is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in dry, open forests and shrublands. It is also found in coastal areas.
Dubautia paleata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubautia paleata?
Dubautia paleata
What type of plant is Dubautia paleata?
Herbaceous plant
Where is Dubautia paleata found?
Hawaii
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,