Endemic Indigenous Polynesian
Introduced Introduced *endangered
species
Kalama Whole
Plant Leaves Bark Sprouts
of a leaf Curly
Leaf
The ämau
fern is located in the Kalama Garden.
'Äma'u is a plant
which grows in wet forests and in open or shady areas.
The 'äma'u fern
is endemic to Hawaii. The fronds of the 'äma'u
are used for thatching the roofs of houses. It was believed
that when the 'äma'u fern grows straight up, a flood
is coming soon. 'Äma'u is also used for lei making,
medicine, and for food. This fern has been utilized to
prolong the usefulness of used tapa.
There are pictures of
the 'Ämaÿu plant and a brief description of
what type of plant it is. There is information on
how to grow and take care of the 'Äma'u fern. There is information on
the fern Sadleria Cyatheoides. Very helpful information.
Hawaiian Native
Plant Genera. Dr. Gerald Carr, Web Manager. University
of Hawai'i. March 20, 2003 <http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/sadleria.htm. Kepler, Kay Angela.
Hawaiian Heritage: Revised edition plants.
Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1998. Valier, Kathy. Ferns
of Hawaii. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1995.
Rasp Fern
'Äma'u
Sadleria cyatheoides
Cultivation:
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