Plants of Hawai`i

Native plants of Hawai`i -Species that arrived in Hawai`i before human contact.
Endemic - found only in Hawai`i. More than 95% of Native Plants are endemic.
Indigenous - plants that also occur in other geographic areas
Early Polynesian Introductions -Plants brought by early Polynesians on their voyaging canoes and considered very important in early Hawaiian culture.

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KEOLAMAULOA PLANT NURSERY
(these are some of the plants we have available in 1-4 gal pots)

  • Ohia – Native, Endemic - the “pioneer tree”  - the first species to populate a cooled lava flow
  • Koa- Native, Endemic – the KING of Hawaiian trees
  • Iliahi (Sandalwood) - Native, Endemic – once abundant on Hawaii Island, now very rare
  • Kukui  – Polynesian Introduced, Indigenous – The STATE TREE of Hawaii - The ancient symbol of enlightenment, the revered kukui or candlenut tree has provided oil, light, adornment and medicine for centuries
  • Kolea - Native, Endemic- Found in Ohia forests
  • Alahe’e – Native, Indigenous shrub
  • Maile - Native, Endemic vine
  • Mao Hau Hele – Native, Endemic, Endangered – The STATE FLOWER of Hawaii
  • Ulei – Native, Indigenous
  • Kalo (Taro) – Polynesian Introduced, Indigenous - a vital part of the spiritual, nutritional and agricultural culture of the Hawaiian people.

For more information:  contact Kaye for a complete list and prices