Clermontia

Endangered rare plant endemic to the Big Island, Hawaii. This larger plant was near the Hakalau Laulima Greenhouse at around 6300ft/1921m. the flowers of the genus Clermontia coevolved with the bills of the Hawaiian Honeycreepers and rely on these rare birds for polination.

Endangered rare plant endemic to east Maui and the Big Island, Hawaii. I have also seen this species planted in Puu Makaala State Forest Natural Area Reserve near Volcano Village. Elevation at the Hakalau greenhouse was around 6300ft/1921m.

Endemic to windward side of Big Island and east Maui. The genus Clermontia is endemic to the Hawaiian islands and part of the Hawaiian Lobeliads (see http://www.news.wisc.edu/15799 ) This plant was outplanted. Elevation around 4300ft/1311m.

Endemic to windward side of Big Island. The genus Clermontia is endemic to the Hawaiian islands and part of the Hawaiian Lobeliads (see http://www.news.wisc.edu/15799 ) This plant was likely outplanted. Elevation around 4300ft/1311m.

This species is endemic to the Big Island, Hawaii. This genus of 22 species is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and part of the Hawaiian Lobeliads. The plants observed may have been planted.

Endemic to Kauai and western Oahu. There were many Clermontia fauriei along the trail as it cut eastward, away from the view of Kalalau valley and toward the intersection with the Alakai Swamp trail. This ridgeline was around 3900-4100ft/1189-1250m.

Rare and endangered and endemic to the Big Island, Hawaii. Part of the Hakalau forest was previously altered for ranching and great efforts of reforestation in these sections have taken place since the refuge began in 1985. This plant is an important resource to the rare and native birds of the refuge and relies on these Hawaiian Honeycreepers for pollination.

Rare and endangered and endemic to the Big Island, Hawaii. Note the long, curved tube of the flower which matches the bills of some of the rare Hawaiian Honeycreepers, an interesting example of co-evolution.

Endangered rare plant endemic to east Maui and the Big Island, Hawaii. Note crenulate margins of leaves.

Endemic to windward side of Big Island and east Maui. Photo shows abaxial leaf surface. Note purple veins.

Endemic to windward side of Big Island. The genus Clermontia is endemic to the Hawaiian islands and part of the Hawaiian Lobeliads (see http://www.news.wisc.edu/15799 ) This plant was likely outplanted. Elevation around 4300ft/1311m.

This species is endemic to the Big Island, Hawaii. This genus of 22 species is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and part of the Hawaiian Lobeliads. The plants observed may have been planted.

Endemic to Kauai and western Oahu. Note leaf blades 5-17cm long. This ridgeline was around 3900-4100ft/1189-1250m.

Rare and endangered and endemic to the Big Island, Hawaii. As the Honeycreeper reaches down the tube for nectar, pollen attaches to the feathers on the head of the Honeycreeper, or is tranferred from the bird's head from a previous flower to pollinate the plant. For an example of Hawaiian Honeycreepers, see the Iiwi or Vestiaria coccinea under Calphotos/animals/bird.

Endangered rare plant endemic to east Maui and the Big Island, Hawaii. I have also seen this species planted in Puu Makaala State Forest Natural Area Reserve near Volcano Village. Elevation at the Hakalau greenhouse was around 6300ft/1921m. The long, curved tube of the flowers of this plant co-evolved with the bills of some of the Hawaiian Honeycreepers. These plants are an important part of the forest at the Hakalau Refuge set aside to help protect the rare Hawaiian forest birds.

Endangered rare plant endemic to east Maui and the Big Island, Hawaii. Note crenulate margins and pale green lower surface of leaves. We helped transfer these to larger pots.

Endemic to windward side of Big Island and east Maui. Photo shows abaxial leaf surface. Note purple veins.

Endemic to windward side of Big Island. The genus Clermontia is endemic to the Hawaiian islands and part of the Hawaiian Lobeliads (see http://www.news.wisc.edu/15799 ) This plant was likely outplanted. Elevation around 4300ft/1311m.

This species is endemic to the Big Island, Hawaii. This genus of 22 species is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and part of the Hawaiian Lobeliads. The plants observed may have been planted.

Endemic to Kauai and western Oahu. Note leaf blades 5-17cm long and callose-crenulate margins. This ridgeline was around 3900-4100ft/1189-1250m.

Rare and endangered and endemic to the Big Island, Hawaii. Part of the Hawaiian Lobeliads, a group of 6 genera and around 125 species which evolved from a single colonization 13+ million years ago.

Endemic to windward side of Big Island and east Maui. The genus Clermontia is endemic to the Hawaiian islands and part of the Hawaiian Lobeliads (see http://www.news.wisc.edu/15799 ) This plant was outplanted. Elevation around 4300ft/1311m.

Endemic to windward side of Big Island and east Maui. Note the long pedicels, 2-5 times longer than peduncle.

Endemic to the SE portion of the Big Island. Part of the Lobelioid group of plants, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and comprised of 7 genera (6 of which are endemic) and around 110 species. Elevation around 4000ft/1220m.