Stenogyne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Stenogyne |
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| Stenogyne rugosa | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Lamioideae |
| Genus: | Stenogyne Benth. |
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Stenogyne is a special group of flowering plants. They belong to the mint family, just like the mint you might use for chewing gum or tea! These plants were first described in 1830. What makes them really special is that they are endemic to Hawaii. This means they grow naturally only in Hawaii and nowhere else in the world!
Discovering Stenogyne Plants
Scientists first learned about Stenogyne plants in 1830. A botanist named George Bentham was the first to officially describe them. These plants are part of a big family called Lamiaceae, which is known for its square stems and often fragrant leaves.
Where Stenogyne Lives
All the different types of Stenogyne plants are found only in the beautiful islands of Hawaii. This makes them very unique and important to Hawaii's natural environment. Being endemic means they have adapted perfectly to the Hawaiian climate and soil over many, many years.
Types of Stenogyne Plants
There are many different kinds of Stenogyne plants. Some are still growing today, while sadly, others have become extinct. Here is a list of the known species:
- Stenogyne angustifolia A.Gray - This one is called narrowleaf stenogyne.
- Stenogyne bifida Hillebr. - Also known as twocleft stenogyne, found on Molokai.
- Stenogyne calaminthoides A.Gray - This is the bog stenogyne, found on the Big Island.
- Stenogyne calycosa Sherff - You can find this one on Maui.
- Stenogyne campanulata Weller & Sakai - The Kalalau Valley stenogyne, found on Kauai.
- †Stenogyne cinerea Hillebr - This species used to live on Maui but is now extinct.
- Stenogyne cranwelliae Sherff - Found on the Big Island.
- †Stenogyne haliakalae Wawra - Another extinct species from Maui.
- Stenogyne kaalae Wawra - Found on Oahu.
- Stenogyne kamehamehae Wawra - Grows on Molokai and Maui.
- Stenogyne kanehoana O.Deg. & Sherff - The Oahu stenogyne, found on Oahu.
- Stenogyne kauaulaensis K.R.Wood & H.Oppenh. - Found on Maui.
- Stenogyne kealiae Wawra - Found on Kauai.
- Stenogyne macrantha Benth. - Found on the Big Island.
- Stenogyne microphylla Benth. - Grows on Maui and the Big Island.
- †Stenogyne oxygona O.Deg. & Sherff - This species from the Big Island is now extinct.
- Stenogyne purpurea H.Mann - Found on Kauai.
- Stenogyne rotundifolia A.Gray - Also known as pua'ainaka, found on Maui.
- Stenogyne rugosa Benth . - Called ma'ohi'ohi, found on Maui and the Big Island.
- Stenogyne scrophularioides Benth. - Known as mohihi, found on the Big Island.
- Stenogyne sessilis Benth. - Found on Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island.
- †Stenogyne viridis Hillebr. - This species from Maui is also extinct.
