Variable Island-Bluet
Kadua affinis Cham. & Schltdl.
Kadua affinis, known as Variable Island-Bluet, is a flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Hawaii and exhibits a range of growth forms, including liana, shrub, and tree, with flowers varying in color from yellowish-green to purplish. This variability has led to the recognition of 200 synonyms for the species.
Description
Kadua affinis, described by Cham. & Schltdl. in 1829, is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is found in the Hawaiian Islands. The species is notable for its morphological diversity, which includes different growth forms such as lianas, sprawling shrubs, and trees. Its flowers display a range of colors from yellowish-green to purplish. Due to this high variability, the species has accumulated 200 synonyms in botanical literature.
Other common names
Variable Island-BluetVariable starviolet
Distribution
Hawaii
Synonyms
Kadua affinisPetesia coriaceaPetesia terminalisGouldia affinisGouldia affinis var. gracilisGouldia affinis var. robustaGouldia angustifoliaGouldia antiquaGouldia antiquaGouldia antiqua var. acutaGouldia antiqua var. hirtellifoliaGouldia antiqua var. kauensisGouldia antiqua var. kehenaGouldia antiqua var. oblongaGouldia arborescensGouldia asperaGouldia bobeoidesGouldia cirrhopetiolataGouldia congestaGouldia cordataGouldia cordata var. acuminataGouldia cordata var. molokaiensisGouldia cordata var. nealiaeGouldia coriaceaGouldia crassicaulisGouldia degeneriGouldia elongataGouldia elongata var. hirtellicostataGouldia elongata var. kahiliGouldia forbesii
