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Hana clermontia
Scientific Name: Clermontia samuelii ssp. samuelii
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clermontia samuelii: The Hana Clermontia
Clermontia samuelii, commonly known as the Hana clermontia, is a rare flowering plant species belonging to the bellflower family (Campanulaceae). It's one of several Hawaiian lobelioids in the genus Clermontia, locally known as `oha wai.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The plant produces sap.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Clermontia samuelii C.N. Forbes
- Common Name: Hana clermontia, `Oha wai, `Oha, Haha, `Oha wai nui
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
- Subspecies: Clermontia samuelii ssp. samuelii, Clermontia samuelii ssp. hanaensis
- Synonyms: Samuelii
- ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number: 34664
Distribution and Habitat
Clermontia samuelii is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, specifically found on the island of Maui, including the Upper Hana Rain Forest and Hana Forest.
- East Maui
- Hana District
- Kipahulu AHU
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a perennial shrub, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- The plant is medium in size, reaching up to 2 meters (approximately 6.5 feet) in height.
- In the summer, the plant assumes a purple coloring.
- It is not an evergreen, meaning it loses its leaves seasonally.
Ecological Role
Clermontia samuelii is listed as critically endangered.
Cytological Information
Reference is made to genetic sequences for Clermontia samuelii ssp. hanaensis. (JQ734794) and Clermontia kakeana (JQ734838)
Further Information
- USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
- ARKive
- Discover Life
- Plants of Hawaii