Globe Schiedea
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(Schiedea globosa)
Globe Schiedea (Schiedea globosa)
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Photo by: Kevin Faccenda | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Kevin Faccenda | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2022-02-12T14:33:41-08:00 |
Summary
Schiedea globosa, commonly known as Globe Schiedea, is a rare and endangered perennial shrub endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, specifically found in dry, rocky slopes within diverse ecosystems such as mesic forests and shrublands. It exhibits a moderate growth rate, reaching heights of 1.5-3 feet (0.46-0.9 meters) and a similar spread of 1.5-2.5 feet (0.5-0.8 meters). The plant is characterized by its dense foliage and branching habit, with white, showy flowers that bloom in the summer, providing a stark contrast to the greenery.
Globe Schiedea is valued for its unique appearance and contribution to biodiversity, especially within Hawaiian xeric habitats. It is suitable for rock gardens, native plant collections, and as a specimen in conservation-focused landscapes. In cultivation, it requires conditions that mimic its native habitat, such as full sun to part shade exposure and well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Due to its rarity, it is not commonly found in the horticultural trade, but it can be a rewarding plant for dedicated native plant enthusiasts.CC BY-SA 4.0
Globe Schiedea is valued for its unique appearance and contribution to biodiversity, especially within Hawaiian xeric habitats. It is suitable for rock gardens, native plant collections, and as a specimen in conservation-focused landscapes. In cultivation, it requires conditions that mimic its native habitat, such as full sun to part shade exposure and well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Due to its rarity, it is not commonly found in the horticultural trade, but it can be a rewarding plant for dedicated native plant enthusiasts.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 1.5-3 feet
- Width: 1.5-2.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Green
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Endemic to dry, rocky slopes within mesic forests and shrublands in the Hawaiian Islands
Other Names
Common Names: No common names found
Scientific Names: Schiedea globosa, Schiedea globosa var. foliosior, Schiedea globosa var. globosa, Schiedea globosa var. graminifolia, Schiedea remyi, Schiedea remyi var. foliosa, Schiedea remyi var. multinervia
GBIF Accepted Name: Schiedea globosa