Dubautia Ciliolata
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Dubautia Ciliolata
dubautia ciliolata
Dubautia ciliolata, commonly known as na'ena'e, is a remarkable evergreen shrub endemic to the island of Hawaii. Growing directly out of harsh, barren basaltic lava flows, this resilient plant is a member of the famous Hawaiian silversword alliance. It represents one of the most stunning examples of adaptive radiation in the botanical world, where a single ancestral colonist from North America evolved into dozens of highly diverse species spanning alpine heights to wet rainforests. With its compact, dome-like growth habit and vibrant clusters of yellow flowers, Dubautia ciliolata brings life to some of the youngest and most sterile landscapes on Earth. It serves as an essential pioneer species, trapping dust, organic matter, and moisture to help kickstart soil formation on fresh lava fields.
Hábitat: Found in high-elevation subalpine shrublands and pioneering barren basaltic lava flows on the island of Hawaii.
Aspecto
This plant is a small, densely branched shrub reaching up to 150 centimeters in height, often taking on a rounded, compact form. Its leaves are small, stiff, and lance-shaped, measuring about 1 to 2 centimeters long, and are densely crowded along the branches. A key identification feature is the presence of fine, eyelash-like hairs along the edges of the leaves. During its blooming period, it produces striking, tight inflorescences at the branch tips containing small, tubular, bright yellow flowers.
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Despite looking like a small woody shrub, it is closely related to the famous Hawaiian silversword, sharing a common ancestor that arrived in Hawaii millions of years ago.
Its wood and leaves contain sticky resins that help protect the plant from extreme water loss and deter opportunistic insect pests.
The species name 'ciliolata' comes from the Latin word for eyelashes, referencing the dense fringe of fine hairs on its leaf margins.
Habilidades especiales
Habilidad
Lava Pioneer
Highly adapted to colonizing newly cooled basaltic lava flows, establishing roots in barren cracks where few other plants can survive.
Habilidad
Fog Harvesting
The fine, eyelash-like hairs on the leaf margins help capture atmospheric moisture from passing volcanic fog, channeling water down to the plant's roots.
Habilidad
Drought Tolerance
Thick, leathery leaves and a compact growth form reduce transpiration, allowing the plant to withstand the intense, dry sun of high elevations.
Medidas y detalles
- Longitud
- 30-150 cm
- Esperanza de vida
- 10-50 años
Dieta y alimentación
As a photoautotroph, this species synthesizes its own sugars using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water while absorbing key mineral nutrients from weathered volcanic soils.
Alimentos principales
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon dioxide
- Volcanic minerals
Conexiones ecológicas
mutualism
Hawaiian Yellow-Faced Bee
Hylaeus anthracinus
Pollinated by endemic bees that feed on its abundant nectar.
eaten by
Feral Goat
Capra hircus
Foliage and bark are heavily browsed by destructive introduced feral animals.
host plant
Hawaiian Woodboring Moth
Thyrocopa apatela
Provides essential microhabitat and nectar for native Hawaiian moths.
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Seguridad
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Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cómo identificar a Dubautia Ciliolata?
La forma más fácil de identificar a Dubautia Ciliolata es usar la aplicación de identificación de naturaleza Snappit.
¿Cuál es el longitud de Dubautia Ciliolata?
30-150 cm
¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Dubautia Ciliolata?
10-50 años
¿Qué come Dubautia Ciliolata?
As a photoautotroph, this species synthesizes its own sugars using sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water while absorbing key mineral nutrients from weathered volcanic soils.
¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Dubautia Ciliolata?
Found in high-elevation subalpine shrublands and pioneering barren basaltic lava flows on the island of Hawaii.
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