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 Hawaii's Lady Nightcap Hawaiian Name None Scientific Name Bonamia menziesii Pictures Kalama Whole Plant Leaves Flowers Stems Location On Campus Bonamia menziesii is located in Kalama garden.   Natural Habitat   Bonamia's natural habitat is located in tropical and subtropical areas. It is found on steep slopes and level ground. This plant is located on the Wai'anae mountain range on the island of O'ahu. Cultural Information This plant is endemic which means that it is only found in Hawaiÿi. It is also endangered. Bonamia is only found on the islands of Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, Maui, Lana'i and Hawai'i. Plant Description Roots: Aerial roots Green-brownish color Stem: Herbaceous stems Twinning stems Yellow when young Brownish in color when mature Leaves: Simple leaves Soft and leather in texture 3-9 cm long 1-4 cm wide Flowers: White to green in color funnel shaped 20-25 cm long 10-15 cm wide Fruit: Dry Capsules Tan to yellowish color 10-15 mm long 1-10 mm wide Seeds: 1-2 seeds per capsule Dark brown to black in color surrounded by black pulp 6-8 mm long 4-5 mm wide Other Interesting Facts: Pigs are destroying the natural habitat of Bonamia Only several hundred left in the state of Hawaiÿi It is endemic and endangered Web Site Links Bonamia Click here to learn more about the parts of Bonamia Menziesii.  Bonamia Menziesii Click here to learn about how Bonamia is being protected  Bonamia Click here to learn more about Bonamia and view pictures.   References Center for Plant Conservation. 2001. CPC National Collection Plant Profile. March 10, 2003. <http://ridgwaydb.mobot.org/cpcweb/CPC_ViewProfile.asp? CPCNum=606> Gustafson R. and Sohmer S.H. Plants and Flowers of Hawaii. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1987. Herbst Deral R., Sohmer S.H., Wagner Warren L. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii. Honolulu: Bishop Museum Press, 1990. Return to Top

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