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...]
Kokioulaula
Scientific Name: Hibiscus kokio Endemic: All HI except Niihau and Kahoolawe Description: A typical hibiscus shrub (4-10 ft. tall) with extremely glossy, dark green leaves and small red hibiscus … [Read more...]
Kolea
Scientific Name: Myrsine lessertiana Also Known As: Kolea lau nui Endemic: All of HI except Ni’ihau and Kaho’olawe Description: Stunning trees or large shrubs reaching heights of up to 25 … [Read more...]
Kolea lauli’i
Scientific Name: Myrsine sandwicense Endemic: O’ahu, Moloka’i, Lana’i, Maui and Hawai’i Description: Beautiful shrubs or small trees up to 20 ft. tall with small elliptical leaves that cluster … [Read more...]
Kolokolo Kuahiwi
Scientific Name: Lysimachia hillebrandii Endemic: Kaua’i, O’ahu, Moloka’i, Lana’i, Maui Description: A Sprawling shrub with dark green, oval leaves that have a pointed apex. New leaves tend to … [Read more...]
