Pterospermum suberifolium

(L.) Raeusch. (1797)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae Genus: Pterospermum

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Description

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

Kaua'i Only found in cultivation
O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Nomencl. Bot.: 185 (1797)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Pterospermum suberifolium unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
2 Pterospermum suberifolium Honolulu, Hillebrand's garden Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Oahu BISH 1915-12-01
3 Pterospermum suberifolium unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
4 Pterospermum suberifolium Koloa District, Lawai Valley. National Tropical Botanical Garden, Economic area Preserved_Specimen tree of 10'; leaves dark glossy green above with yellow-green veins, below dull whitish-green with yellow-green veins; young stems whitish-green; flower buds brown; calyx lobes pale green, petals white; filaments, stigmas and styles white. Flower fragrant (1 pm) Flynn, T.W. 4291 Kauai BISH 1990-11-05