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lava clermontia

Scientific Name: Clermontia calophylla

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Clermontia calophylla - Lava Clermontia

Clermontia calophylla, commonly known as Lava Clermontia, is a shrub native to Hawaii. This page provides information about its biology, natural history, ecology, and distribution.

Considerations for Pets

  • While not explicitly stated, the plant is often found growing on lava flows, suggesting it may be found in home gardens in certain regions.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Clermontia calophylla E. Wimm.
  • Common Name: Lava Clermontia
  • Species Authority: E.Wimm.
  • Synonyms:
    • Clermontia montis-loa Rock var. tenuifolia Skottsb.
    • Clermontia parviflora Gaudich. ex A. Gray var.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Clermontia calophylla is found in Hawaii, often colonizing lava flows.
  • It has been observed in areas like the Waiakea 1942 Lava Flow NAR.
  • It also grows on very young lava flows with thin organic soils.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Clermontia calophylla is described as a perennial shrub.

Ecological Role

  • Clermontia species, including C. parviflora, are pioneering species on lava flows.
  • They are associated with 'ohia (Metrosideros polymorpha) in emerging forests on lava.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Picture-winged flies (Drosophila) can be reared from rotting Clermontia bark.

Additional Information

  • Further information can be found on Discover Life and ARKive.
  • Database publication: Drone-Application-Server database publication for Clermontia calophylla biodroid.Taxa.160245
  • TSN 34625

Related Species

  • Clermontia drepanomorpha (Kohala Mountain clermontia)
  • Clermontia fauriei
  • Clermontia hawaiiensis (Haha)
  • Clermontia lindseyana
  • Clermontia parviflora (`Oha wai, Smallflower Clermontia)
  • Clermontia pyrularia (`Oha Wai)
  • Clermontia samuelii (Hana Clermontia)