Status:
valid
Authors:
Fosberg
Source:
gcc
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club lxx. 395 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116357
Common Names
- Dubautia sherffiana
- Sherffiana Dubautia
- Sherff's Dubautia
Synonyms
- Railliardia sherffiana (Fosberg) Sherff [unknown]
- Dubautia sherffiana sherffiana [unknown]
- Railliardia sherffiana sherffiana [unknown]
- Railliardia sherffiana paucinervia O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
- Dubautia sherffiana paucinervia (O.Deg. & Sherff) D.R.Herbst [unknown]
Description
Dubautia sherffiana (also called Sherff's Dubautia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Hawaii. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry and mesic forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dubautia sherffiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties and is used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dubautia sherffiana is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower head.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dubautia sherffiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dubautia sherffiana
Dubautia sherffiana is found in the dry grasslands of Hawaii.
Dubautia sherffiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dubautia sherffiana?
Dubautia sherffiana
What is the family of Dubautia sherffiana?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Dubautia sherffiana?
Sherff's Dubautia
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,