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Oahu clermontia
Scientific Name: Clermontia oblongifolia ssp. mauiensis
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clermontia oblongifolia: Oahu Clermontia
Clermontia oblongifolia is a fascinating species of flowering plant belonging to the bellflower family. It is commonly known as Oahu clermontia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clermontia oblongifolia Gaudich.
- Common Name: Oahu clermontia
- Family: Bellflower family (Campanulaceae)
- Subspecies:
- Clermontia oblongifolia subsp. brevipes (E. Wimm.) Lammers
- Clermontia oblongifolia subsp. mauiensis (Rock) Lammers
- Clermontia oblongifolia subsp. oblongifolia
- Synonyms: Mentions of related species such as Clermontia kakeana, Clermontia parviflora, Clermontia faurei, Clermontia lindseyana, Clermontia clermontioides, Clermontia hawaiiensis, Clermontia montis-, Clermontia grandiflora, Clermontia arborescens, Clermontia persicifolia, Clermontia pyrularia and Clermontia samuelii suggests a complex taxonomic landscape within the genus.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Hawaii, specifically mentioned are Oahu, Molokai and Maui.
- Restricted distribution, being vulnerable and declining in numbers.
- Rare in Waianaes (Oahu).
- Specific locations mentioned include: KST-Poamoho to La'ie (Oahu), Koolau Range (Oahu), Pihea Trail, Alakui Swamps, Kauai, Manoa Cliff Trail, Tantalus, Oahu.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a shrub or tree.
- Perennial duration, meaning it grows year after year.
Other Information
- Grows best in partial shade (Posizione mezza ombra).
- Watering should only occur when the soil has been dry for days, usually every 1-2 weeks.
Resources and Further Information
- The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
- Discover Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)