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Argyroxiphium ×kai
Scientific Name: Argyroxiphium ×kai
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Argyroxiphium × kai
Argyroxiphium × kai, commonly known as Kai Silversword or Greensword, is a plant belonging to the sunflower family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Argyroxiphium × kai (Forbes) D.D. Keck
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Botanic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Argyroxiphium caliginis var. kai Forbes
- Argyroxiphium kai ((C.N.Forbes) Keck) Degener & I.Degener
- Argyroxiphium calignii C. N. Forbes, 1920
- Argyroxiphium forbesii H. St. John, 1971
- Complete Taxon Name: Argyroxiphium × kai D.D.Keck (1936)
Distribution and Habitat
- Grows in misty areas at high altitudes.
- Observed at Housing Haleakala National Park, Maui.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Some varieties are referred to as "Greensword" due to their growth in mistier areas and different production.
- Prefers a location with at least a few hours of direct sunlight each day for balanced development.
Nomenclature
- The name Argyroxiphium x kai was described by David Daniels Keck and is considered validly published.
Related Species
- Hybrid of Argyroxiphium caliginis and Argyroxiphium grayanum.
Resources
- TSN 38727
- Database of the U.S.D.A., Beltsville
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna
- Index Kewensis plantarum phanerogamarum
- PhytoImages.siu.edu
- Encyclopedia of Life
- International Plant Names Index