Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kahoolawensis
ID:
1063109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lorence & K.R.Wood

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon4: 137 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062447

Common Names

  • Kanaloa kahoolawensis
  • Kahoolawe Kanaloa
  • Kahoolawe Tree

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Description

Kanaloa kahoolawensis (also called Kahoolawe kanaloa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hawaii. It grows up to 0.5m in height and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Kanaloa kahoolawensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kanaloa kahoolawensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kanaloa kahoolawensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Kanaloa kahoolawensis

Kanaloa kahoolawensis is native to Hawaii and can be found in the rainforests of Kauai.

Species in the Kanaloa genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
Kenneth Richard Wood (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Wood' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977792-1: Based on the initial data import