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Maui chaff flower

Scientific Name: Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata

Family: Amaranthaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Maui Chaff Flower (Achyranthes splendens)

The Achyranthes splendens, commonly known as the Maui chaff flower, is a distinctive plant native to the Hawaiian Islands. This perennial shrub belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and exhibits unique adaptations to its environment.

Common Names

  • Maui Chaff Flower
  • Round Chaff Flower
  • Round-leaf Chaff Flower
  • Round-leaved Chaff Flower
  • ?Ewa hinahina (Hawaiian)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Achyranthes splendens Mart. ex Moq.
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (Pigweed family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Achyranthes splendens var. reflecta Hillebr.
  • Varieties:
    • Achyranthes splendens var. splendens
    • Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata Hillebr.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, specifically O?ahu, Moloka?i, Maui, and L?na?i.
  • Most common on West Maui.
  • Grows at low elevations in exposed dry areas on rocky soil.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Shrub
  • Duration: Perennial

Quirky Facts

  • The plant is also known by its Hawaiian name, ?Ewa hinahina.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: Provides articles and information about Achyranthes splendens.
  • Discover Life: Offers details on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of the Maui chaff flower.
  • USDA/NRCS Hoolehua Plant Materials Center: Contributes to plant fact sheets.