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A4 HIBISCUS, 🌺ALOALO, Malvaceae family Hibiscus rosa sinensis JAPANESE LANTERN (Hibiscus schizopetalus) Hibiscus brackenridgei, Hawai’i’s state flower. 🌺ma’o hau hele Hibiscus arnottianus, the endemic Hawaiian white hibiscus. 🌺koki’o ke’oke’o A beautiful flowering genus that has a special meaning in Hawai’i. Hibiscus are often worn in hair and lei. 🌺Aloalo is a general Hawaiian term for six species of native Hawaiian …
A51 🌺WILIWILI TREE (Erythrina sandwicensis) Fabacea family Tree endemic to Hawai’i, almost brought to extinction by a gall wasp. This tree is summer deciduous and grows in rocky, harsh environments. Its wood was once used in surfboard and canoe building. Ama (outrigger) were, until recently, made from its lightweight wood. The name 🌺wiliwili in Hawaiian means “twisty twisty,” referring to …
A49 PRITCHARDIA (Pritchardia) Arecaceae family Pritchardia is a genus of fan palms that are native to the tropical Pacific islands, especially Hawai’i. The Hawaiian name for these palms is 🌺loulu. Pritchardia affinis is endemic to the island of Hawai’i. It is threatened by habitat loss, invasive plants and animals, and diseases. It is listed as endangered by the IUCN Red …
A47 CANDELABRA ALOE (Aloe arborescens) Asphodelaceae family A succulent perennial that belongs to the same genus as Aloe vera. It is native to southern Africa, where it grows in rocky areas and slopes. It is also known as Krantz Aloe, Tree Aloe, or Mountain Bush Aloe. In Hawaiian, it is called 🌺kākalaioa or 🌺kākalaioaʻula. Height 3 to 6 feet, with …
A46 ICEPLANT GROUND COVER (Carpobrotus) Aizoaceae family A succulent shrub native to South Africa, Australia and Chile, but has been introduced to many other regions of the world, where it can become invasive. Hawaiian name is 🌺akulikuli kula or 🌺pohuehue Grows in sandy and salty soils, and can tolerate drought and fire Forms dense mats that cover large areas and …
A45 MANILA PALM (Adonidia merrillii) Arecaceae family A palm tree species native to the Philippines. It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions. Also called the Christmas Palm because its fruits turn bright red in winter. Can grow up to 25 feet tall and has pinnate leaves that can reach 5 feet long Not tolerant …
A44 SPIDER LILY (Hymenocallis fetalis) Amaryllidaceae family A tropical plant native to Central and South America. It has long, green leaves and fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the summer. Belongs to the same family as daffodils and snowdrops Can grow up to 3 feet tall and form clumps over time It is toxic if ingested and can cause gastrointestinal …
A41 PHILODENDRON (Philodendron) Araceae family The name comes from the Greek words philo– “love, affection” and dendron “tree.” Native to tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean Has various types of leaves, ranging from heart-shaped to split-leaf to velvety Grow as vines, shrubs, or epiphytes Some species can climb up to 100 feet (30 m) tall using aerial roots
A40 GARDEN ROSE (Rosa) Rosaceae family 🌺Lokelani in Hawaiian is a beautiful and fragrant flower that can be found in many colors and varieties. Official flower of the island of Maui, where it was introduced by Chinese immigrants in the 19th century Also known as the damask rose, which is one of the oldest cultivated roses in the world Has …
A37 MYSORE TRUMPETVINE (Thunbergia mysorensis) Acanthaceae family Trumpetvine is a woody-stemmed evergreen vine native to southern tropical India. The specific name mysorensis refers to the city of Mysore in India, where the plant was first collected by botanists. Attracts sunbirds and hummingbirds with its sweet nectar It has large, pendulous flowers that are yellow with maroon tips and resemble a …