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Green-flower Clermontia (Clermontia peleana subsp. singuliflora)

Explore the fascinating details of Clermontia peleana subsp. singuliflora, commonly known as Green-flower Clermontia, a unique plant with a rich history and intricate taxonomy.

Considerations for Pets

• This plant is often found as a shrub or tree.

Considerations for Children

• This plant is often found as a shrub or tree.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Clermontia peleana subsp. singuliflora (Rock) Lammers
• Common Name: Green-flower Clermontia
• Family: Campanulaceae
• Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae - based on context)
• Synonyms:
  • Clermontia clermontioides var. barbata (Rock) H. St. John
  • Clermontia singuliflora (Rock) Rock
  • Clermontia clermontioides var. mauiensis
  • Clermontia clermontioides var. singuliflora
  • Clermontia gaudichaudii var. singuliflora Rock
  • Clermontia peleana var. singuliflora (Rock) Lammers
  • Clermontia clermontioides var. singuliflora (Rock) Hochr.

Distribution and Habitat

• Native to Hawaii, specifically Maui.
• Historically also found on Moloka`i.
• It was formerly found on the east.
• The plant prefers partial shade.
• Clermontia peleana subsp. singuliflora also was native to windward.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Perennial plant with spring and summer development.
• The plant loses the aerial part during the coldest months.
• Typically found as a shrub or tree.

Quirky Facts

• Clermontia peleana subsp. singuliflora was last seen in 1920, on east.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• There is also a listing of Clermontia multiflora along with Clermontia peleana subsp. singuliflora.

Related Species

• Closely related to Clermontia peleana, but differs in the very short.
• Other Clermontia species mentioned include: Clermontia clermontioides, Clermontia gaudichaudii, Clermontia oblongifolia, Clermontia caerulea, Clermontia pyrularia.

Further Information

• USDA Plants Database (2011)
• BISH (Bishop Museum) info