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Waipio Valley clermontia
Scientific Name: Clermontia kohalae
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clermontia kohalae - Waipio Valley Clermontia
Clermontia kohalae, commonly known as Waipio Valley Clermontia, is a perennial tree belonging to the genus Clermontia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clermontia kohalae Rock
- Common Name: Waipio Valley Clermontia
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
- Rank: Species
- Nomencl. ref.: Indig. Trees Haw. Isl. 476. 1913 26 Jun 1913
- Taxonomic Serial No.: 34625
- Synonyms: Clermontia kohalae var. robusta
Distribution and Habitat
Clermontia kohalae is found in the United States, specifically in the Waipio Valley region. It is associated with areas such as the Hamakua District, mountains above Hilo, Pahoa, Kohala Mountains, and Laupahoehoe.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial tree
- Prefers partially shaded locations.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Observed on leaves of Clermontia sp (Campanulaceae)
- Found in Metrosideros-Cheirodendron Montane Wet Forest.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Clermontia kohalae.