genus
Wilkesia
Wilkesia
Field notes
Wilkesia is a genus of Hawaiian plants in the tribe Madieae within the family Asteraceae. It contains two perennials, both of which are endemic to the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi. Wilkesia is one of the three genera that make up the silversword alliance and is named after Captain Charles Wilkes.
Species
Wilkesia gymnoxiphium A.Gray, 1852
Wilkesia hobdyi H.St.John, 1971
formerly included
Wilkesia grayana - Argyroxiphium grayanum
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native Wilkesia All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
