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Clermontia grandiflora

Also known as Bog Clermontia, this plant belongs to the bellflower family (Campanulaceae) and is found in specific regions of the United States, particularly in Hawaii.

Considerations for Pets

• The text references "small parts" in general when referring to Clermontia parviflora. This may be a consideration for pets who ingest plant materials.

Considerations for Children

• The text references "small parts" in general when referring to Clermontia parviflora. This may be a consideration for young children who ingest plant materials.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Genus: Clermontia Gaudich.
• Subspecies: Clermontia grandiflora Gaudich. ssp. grandiflora
• Synonyms: The text mentions that Clermontia arborescens is a name for the species, though without specific taxonomic classification.
• The text also includes reference to species such as Clermontia parviflora, Clermontia peleana, Clermontia drepanomorpha, Clermontia fauriei, Clermontia kakeana, Clermontia earina, Clermontia lindseyana and Clermontia pyrularia, which are all different species.

Distribution and Habitat

• Clermontia grandiflora ssp. grandiflora is found in the USA, specifically in Hawaii.
• Populations of Clermontia occur on the six largest Hawaiian Islands.
• They can be found in cloud forests and montane rain forests, and rarely in montane bogs.

Morphological Characteristics

• The text alludes to diversity within the genus, with some species found in open alpine bogs and others in densely shaded rainforest interiors.

Further Information

• Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Clermontia grandiflora.
• ECOS provides a Species Profile for `oha wai (Clermontia drepanomorpha).
• NatureServe lists Clermontia parviflora as globally vulnerable (G3).