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Norantea guianensis

Aubl. (1775)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Ericales Family: Marcgraviaceae Genus: Norantea

norantea, red hot poker, red-hot poker

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Description

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation
Hawai'i Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Hist. Pl. Guiane: 554 (1775)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:393 (DESCR); Parker & Parsons 2016:20 (NEWNAT/H, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Norantea guianensis UH campus, facilities management comples full sun Preserved_Specimen 3 m tree. Flowers cardinal red; no fragrance (afternoon). Nectar filled sack subtending flower is mandarin red, scarlet and cherry Lau, J. 1203 Oahu BISH 1985-07-10
2 Norantea guianensis Koolauloa District, Hauula, cultivated in yard at 53-396F Kamehameha Hwy Preserved_Specimen Shrub 7-8 ft. tall. Inflorescences reddish coral. Duffy, O.A. 1 Oahu BISH 2001-07-07
3 Norantea guianensis UH campus, facilities management comples full sun Preserved_Specimen 3 m tree. Flowers cardinal red; no fragrance (afternoon). Nectar filled sack subtending flower is mandarin red, scarlet and cherry Lau, J. 1203 Oahu BISH 1985-07-10
4 Norantea guianensis UHM Campus Arboretum. At the fence by the Facilities Management Building. Preserved_Specimen Shrubby liana on dead wood. Aerial roots & no apparent stem. No fruits. Buds & immature, perfect flowers only. Inflorescence. Magenta, ball-like flowers occur above the branch, while the red structures occur below. Roath, K. 74 Oahu BISH 2024-02-26
5 Norantea guianensis UH campus, near president's office Preserved_Specimen climbing shrub; inflorescence reddish Clay, H.F. Oahu BISH 1956-07-03
6 Norantea guianensis UHM Campus Arboretum. At the fence by the Facilities Management Building. Preserved_Specimen Shrubby liana on dead wood. Aerial roots & no apparent stem. No fruit. Buds & immature, perfect flowers only. Inflorescence. Magenta, ball-like flowers that have sunset-red colored, hollow structures. Ball-like flowers occur above the branch, while the red structures occur below. Height: 7 ft. Crown Spread: 14 x 6 ft. Roath, K. 74 Oahu BISH 2024-02-09
7 Norantea guianensis Leilani Estates, Puna. UTM 2154339N, 299706E. Growing with Metrosideros polymorpha, Melastoma candidum, Clidemia hirta, Buddleja madagascariensis. Preserved_Specimen Large spikes of red unusual flowers with spherical green and burgundy fruit. Leaves alternate, fruits multi seeded with red juice. Parker, J. 171 Hawaii BISH 2012-07-16
8 Norantea guianensis Honolulu; Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. Oahu BISH 1962-02-20
9 Norantea guianensis Waimea Arboretum cultivated. Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Oahu BISH
10 Norantea guianensis Leilani Estates, Puna. UTM 2154339N, 299706E. Growing with Metrosideros polymorpha, Melastoma candidum, Clidemia hirta, Buddleja madagascariensis. Preserved_Specimen Large spikes of red unusual flowers with spherical green and burgundy fruit. Leaves alternate, fruits multi seeded with red juice. Parker, J. 171 Hawaii BISH 2012-07-16
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