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Koolau Range delissea
Scientific Name: Delissea subcordata
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Delissea subcordata: Koolau Range Delissea
Delissea subcordata, commonly known as Koolau Range delissea or `Oha, is a rare species of flowering plant in the bellflower family (Campanulaceae). It is a shrub endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, specifically the islands of Oahu.
Considerations for Pets
- According to the source text, Koolau Range Delissea is considered unsafe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- According to the source text, Koolau Range Delissea is considered unsafe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Delissea subcordata Gaudich.
- Common Names: Koolau Range delissea, `Oha
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Subspecies
- Subspecies: Delissea subcordata ssp. subcordata Gaudich.
- Synonyms:
- Delissea subcordata Gaudich. var. kauaiensis H. St. John
- Delissea subcordata Gaudich. var. waikaneensis H.St.John
Distribution and Habitat
- Delissea subcordata is endemic to Oahu, Hawai'i.
- It is found in both the Waianae and Koolau Mountains.
- Specifically found in the windward and leeward central Koolaus.
Morphological Characteristics
- Delissea subcordata is a shrub, typically growing to a height of 1-3 meters (3.3-9.8 feet).
- It is a perennial plant.
Quirky Facts
- The flowers on Delissea species have knobs on the corolla.
Conservation Status
- The plant is considered Critically Imperiled.
- It has not been collected in the Ko'olau Mountains since 1934.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) - TSN 34764
- Garden Guides