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 Clay's Hibiscus Hawaiian Name Koki'o 'ula Scientific Name Hibiscus clayi Pictures Keawe   Whole Plant Leaves Stems Flowers Roots Location On Campus Hibiscus clayi is found by Keawe in the Hawaiian garden. Natural Habitat  Its natural habitat is in Kaua‘i, Nounou Mountains, Hali‘i Valley, Anahola Mountains and Eastern Hawai‘i. The hibiscus is usually found in dry or wet areas on mountains. Cultural Information The plant came to Hawai‘i on its own with the help of the three W's (wind, wing, and water). This native hibiscus is endemic to Hawai‘i. This shrub is used as decoration. Plant Description Stem: Grows straight up Rough texture About 2.5 cm thick and vary with height Average height is 120 cm Leaves: Simple leaves Pinnate venation Serrate margin Smooth texture Shape and size vary with age Dark green and in a tear drop shape Flowers: 4 to 5 petals surround the female and male parts of the flower Red flaring petals vary in shape and size Fruit: Grown fruits are pale brown capsules Capsules can contain over 12 seeds Seeds: 4 to 5 mm Never seen in the wild Small and smooth Not edible Pollinators: Might not be able to self fertilize Attracts bees and birds with its vibrant color from the flowers Propagation/ Cultivation: By cuttings Interesting Facts: Endangered and endemic Hibiscus mean "mallow like plant" Part of the Malvacea family Web Site Links Hawaiian Native Plant Genera This site shows more pictures of the native hibiscus and other native plants can be found here. References Kepler, Angela K. Hawaiian Heritage Plants. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, 1998  McKenney, Michael P., et al. Index to the Slide Bank of Hawai‘i's Native Biota. Hawaii: Moanalua Gardens Foundations, 1990.   Wagner, Warren L., Herbst, Derral R. Sohmer, S.H. Manual of Flowering Plants of Hawaii. Honolulu: Bishop Museum Press, 1990. Return to Top

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