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 Silky Jack Bean Hawaiian Name 'Äwikiwiki and Puakauhi Scientific Name Canavalia sp. Pictures Kalama   Whole Plant Fruits Leaves Location On Campus  It is located in Kalama Garden. Natural Habitat ‘Äwikiwiki can be found at elevations of 182 to 792 meters. It is found in the Maui's Native Plant Greenhouse. On O‘ahu, this plant is found in the Waianae mountains.   Cultural Information ‘Äwikiwiki is an endemic plant which means that it is native and can only be found in Hawai‘i. Relatives to this plant are Wiliwili, Mamane and Koa. Hawaiians used this plant for many things such as fish traps, ground cover, leis, and nets. It was also used to alleviate itchiness, asthma, nausea, and halitosis. Plant Description Stem: Vine Herbaceous Densely tawny or twiggy shoots Leaves: Three oval leaflets Up to 15.24 cm Glossy green ad papery texture New leaves slightly reddish Compound leaves Green in color Flowers: Resembles garden peas Dark purple with white patches at the throat About 10.16 cm long Fruit: Dry pod About 10 to 12 cm long Brown in color Seeds: Flattened seeds inside the pod Reddish brown in color Turns brown when mature Propagation/ Cultivation: Can grow in pots Water regularly Needs sunlight Scarifying seed would make plant grow faster Interesting Facts: Pest to the plant is the black string bug Web Site Links Hawaiian Native Plant Genera This site shows pictures of the plant's flowers. Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database This site contains information on the plant's family, propagation, and pictures of the plant. Lampides boeticus (Pea Blue) This site shows pictures of the plant in its natural habitat. References Bornhorst, Heidi Leinuenue. Growing Native Hawaiian Plants. Honolulu, Hawai‘i: The Bess Press, 1996.  Hawaiian Native Plants. Cathy Pali. Maui Community College. March 20, 1999. <http://kalama.doe.hawaii.edu/hern95/pt009/Ann/mcc_nativeplants.html> Hawaiian Native Plants, UH Botany. Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Carr. May 7, 2002 <http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/canavalia.htm> Krauss, Beatrice. Plants in Hawaiian Culture. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1993.  Wanger, Warren, Herdest, Perral and Shomer, S.H. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii. Volume 1. Bishop Museum, Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i Press, 1999. Return to Top

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