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Campanulaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Brighamia insignis A. Gray

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  • Common Name: Alula, Haha
  • Family: Campanulaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: Hawaii - Napali Coast and Ha'upu Ridge of Kaua'i
  • Habitat: grows on sea cliffs from sea level to 1,300 feet

  • Description: This caudiciform plant is endangered in its native Hawaii. Only 20 individuals in 4 native populations are known to exist.

    It grows on cliffs and its pollinator is believed to be extinct.

  • Culture: -Pot in a lightweight, well-drained, acidic soil (e.g. carnivorous plant mix)
    -Provide strong light, keep soil evenly moist, fertilize as for other tropicals
    -Conditions should be warm and humid, lowland tropical
    -Tends to die after flowering - self plant, collect seed and resow periodically
Restrictions:

  • Endangered Species
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 200500062
  • Source: Matt Opel ex CCSS exchange
  • Accession Date: 08-15-2005
  • Bench: 1203 - Warm Xeric
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 11-25-2008
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: euasterid II
  • Order: Asterales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Campanulaceae
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