Scientific Name: Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata Also Known As: ‘Ahinahina; Hinahina; Hinahina Ewa Description: Although the Hawaiian name for this plant is not historically known, it is … [Read more...]
Akia
Scientific Name: Wikstroemia uva-ursi Endemic: Kaua’i, O’ahu, Maui, Molokai Description: Dense shrubs that either grow prostrate or sprawl up to 3-4 ft. tall. They have small oval shaped leaves, … [Read more...]
Auhuhu
Scientific Name: Tephrosia purpurea Also Known As: Hawaiian Fish Poisoning Plant Polynesian Introduction: All of the main islands Description: Small shrubs 3-4 ft. tall with small compound … [Read more...]
Aweoweo
Scientific Name: Chenopodium oahuense Endemic: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Lanai, Hawaii, plus Lisianski, Laysan, Necke, French Frigate Shoals, Nihoa. With all the news about people fishing for … [Read more...]
Ilima
Scientific Name: Sida fallax Also Known As: Black Coral Distribution: ’Ilima is a common shrub or ground cover found on the coast and on up into the dry and mesic forest of all the Hawaiian … [Read more...]
Ki
Scientific Name: Cordyline fruticosa Polynesian Introduction Description: Shrub (6-10ft.) with large green leaves and few branches. Distribution: A Polynesian introduction now grown … [Read more...]
Ko
Scientific Name: Saccharum officinarum Polynesian Introduced: All HI Description: There are many varieties or cultivars of Ko that were developed by Hawaiians. Generally, they are large grasses … [Read more...]
Kokio
Scientific Name: Hibiscus kokio subsp. st.johnianus Native Hawaiian Shrub - Endemic - Rare Description: Ok, if you can find a more beautiful Hibiscus species than this one I gotta see it to … [Read more...]
Kokio Kea
Scientific Name: Hibiscus waimeae Endemic: Kauai Description: Unreal shrubs or small trees up to 15 ft. tall but usually stay in the 5-8 foot range. These plants have light green foliage which … [Read more...]
Kokiokeokeo
Scientific Name: Hibiscus arnottianus subsp. immaculatus Endemic - Endagered Description: This much-sought-after shrub can reach the height of a 15-foot tree but usually stays in the 5- to … [Read more...]
