Map Endemic achyranthes* ‘äma‘u älula* ‘äwikiwiki bonamia* Clay's Hibiscus* cyperus cyperus sedge eugenia häpu‘u kauila* ko‘oloa‘ula* koa kulu‘ï kupukupu lama loulu palm ma‘o mämaki nänü* ‘ohai (shrub) * ‘ohai (tree) * ‘öhia lehua white hibiscus   Indigenous alahe‘e hinahina ‘ilie‘e ‘ilima kou laua‘e fern naio palapalai pili grass pöhinahina ‘uki‘uki ‘ülei variegated hau   Polynesian Introduced coconut kalo kukui red ginger red ti leaf ti leaf sugar cane ulu   Introduced cotton cup of gold eucalyptus heliconia hibiscus manila palm monstera octopus tree pink tecoma plumbago plumeria tangerine wiliwili     *endangered species

Common Name Maui Chaff Flower Hawaiian Name Ewa Hinahina Scientific Name Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata Pictures Kalama Whole Plant Leaves Flowers Roots   Location On Campus Achyranthes is located in the Kalama Dining Hall garden. The plant is to your left when entering the Ewa entrance.   Natural Habitat The plant is found on the islands of O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Maui, and Lana‘i. Achyranthes grows in the subtropical zone and in dry coastal grasslands. Cultural Information This plant is endemic to Hawai‘i. The native Hawaiians had no known use for this plant.   Plant Description Roots:  Fiberous roots Stem: Woody stem Average thickness of 10 cm Has a bush like stem The plant is grows from 0.5-2 meters tall Leaves: Simple leaves Elliptic shaped Faded green color About 2.5 to 11.5 cm long and 1 to 6.5 cm wide Entire margin Pinnate venation Flowers: Tiny flowers are spaced on branch like spikes White and green in color Flower spikes range from 3-25 cm Fruit: Fleshy Non-edible Small in size Only holds one seed Seeds: Very small in size 6 mm in length Propagation/ Cultivation: Raised in dry areas At elevations from sea level to 30.48 m above sea level Interesting Facts: This plant is endangered   Web Site Links Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database: Achyranthes Splendens This site shows a picture and information about Achyranthes splendens. Nature Serve: Achyranthes splendens This site shows more information on Achyranthes splendens. Hawaiian Native Plants, UH Botany Achyranthes This site shows more pictures of Achyranthes splendens.   References Culliney, John L. A Native Hawaiian Garden: How to grow and care for island plants. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1999. Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database: Achyranthes Splendens. 19 August 2001. University of Hawaii at Manoa. 11 March 2003. <http://www2.hawaii.edu/~eherring/hawnprop/ach-sple.htm>. Hawaiian Native Plants, UH Botany Achyranthes. Dr. Gerry Carr, Web manager. May 7,2002. University of Hawai'i. 13 March 2003 <http://www.botany.hawaii. edu/faculty/carr/images/achyranthes.htm>. Nature Serve. October 2002. Nature Serve. 10 March 2003. <http:// www.natureserve.org/ explorer/servlet/NatureServe? loadTemplate=tabular_report.wmt&paging= home&save=all&sourceTemplate =reviewMiddle.wmt>. Wagner, Warren L., Derral R. Herbst, and S.H. Sohmer. Manual of Flowering Plants of Hawai'i. revised edition. Voume 1. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1999. Return to Top

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