Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Deg.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiiensis 221: s.p. (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356226
Description
Kokia cookei (also called Hawaiian Cotton, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Hawaii. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kokia cookei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for deer, elk, and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kokia cookei has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kokia cookei is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in an acidic soil.
Where to Find Kokia cookei
Kokia cookei is native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Kokia cookei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kokia cookei?
Kokia cookei
What is the common name of Kokia cookei?
Kokia
What is the family of Kokia cookei?
Malvaceae
Species in the Kokia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,