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...]
Awapuhi
Scientific Name: Zingerber zerumbet Polynesian Introduced - Common - Medicinal Description: Awesome understory or full sun specimen. Watch out, like most gingers it has the ability to take over … [Read more...]
Kalo
Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta Polynesian introduced Description: There are numerous varieties of kalo in Hawaii. Some records report over 300 different types of cultivars! So although … [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...]
Kukui
Scientific Name: Aleurites mollucana Also Known As: Candlenut Tree Polynesian Introduction: All of HI except Kaho’olawe Description: Large trees up to 60 feet tall easily distinguished from … [Read more...]
Noni
Scientific Name: Morinda citrifolia Also Known As: Indian Mulberry Polynesian Introduced Description: A member of the coffee family, a relatively small tree (up to 15 feet tall) with giant, … [Read more...]
Olena
Scientific Name: Curcuma longa Also Known As: Hawaiian turmeric Polynesian Introduction: All HI except Kahoolawe Description: An herbaceous plant with dark green leaves up to 4 ft. in length … [Read more...]
Uala
Scientific Name: Ipomea batatas Also Known As: Hawaiian Sweet Potato Polynesian Introduction: All HI Description: There are many different forms of Hawaiian cultivars of 'uala, each usually … [Read more...]
