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Sanchezia parvibracteata

Sprague & Hutch. (1908)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Acanthaceae Genus: Sanchezia

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

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

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 253 (1908)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:92 (DESCR); Parker & Parsons 2012a:55 (NEWNAT/H)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Sanchezia parvibracteata University of Hawaii campus, Honolulu. Sinclair Library In full sun. Preserved_Specimen Erect shrub much-branched at base; 3 m tall; leaf color green with major veins highlighted with white. Young stems have purplish tinge. Bracts of inflorescence blood red. Corolla color buttercup yellow. Flower not fragrant (afternoon). Lau, J. 1356 Oahu BISH 1985-08-26
2 Sanchezia parvibracteata Hanalei District, land of Kilauea, Kilauea Town In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Shrub with yellow flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5696 Kauai BISH 1976-02-26
3 Sanchezia parvibracteata South Hilo, Hwy 19, mile 6 disturbed roadside; Persea americana, Epipremnum pinnatum, Musa Preserved_Specimen red spikes; yellow flower; prominent pale yellow midvein Parker, J. 47 Hawaii BISH 2008-11-10
4 Sanchezia parvibracteata Waimea Falls Park and Arboretum, Haleiwa In full sun. Preserved_Specimen Shrubby, to 8' tall; leaves have white outlining veins and margins, fading as leaves age. Stems reddish, almost square. Flower not fragrant (afternoon). Orr, D. Oahu BISH 1991-10-10
5 Sanchezia parvibracteata Manuka, across the hwy from the state park Preserved_Specimen Tall shrub with yellow fowers, yellow and green variegated foliage Herbst, D.R. 5064 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-09
6 Sanchezia parvibracteata Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads Addition, Kau Forest REserve, Kau District. Growing beside Haao Spring Road Growing beside Haao Spring Road in planted stand of Eucalyptus and other exotic tree species. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 8 ft tall, flowers yellow-orange. Cuddihy, L.W. 526 Hawaii BISH 1980-08-13
7 Sanchezia parvibracteata Honolulu; Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus; No. 208 on map to trees and campus Preserved_Specimen Shrub with green and yellow variegated foliage and bright yellow flowers. Herbst, D.R. 549 Oahu BISH 1967-08-29
8 Sanchezia parvibracteata University of Hawaii campus, Honolulu. Hemenway Hall Preserved_Specimen Shrub 2 m in height. Woolford, H.A. 281 Oahu BISH 1956-01-18
9 Sanchezia parvibracteata Koloa, NTBG, Lawai, McBryde Garden, headquarters at 3530 Papalina Road, Kalaheo Preserved_Specimen 1.5 m shrub, leaves medium green with white midrib and veins, stems red; inflorescence bracts red and green, calyx red and yellow, corolla yellow, tubular Lorence, D.H. 8914 Kauai BISH 2002-08-30
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