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 White Leadwort Hawaiian Name 'Ilie'e Scientific Name Plumbago zeylanica Pictures Kalama Whole plant Leaves Flower Location On Campus The ‘ilie‘e plant is found next to Kalama Dining hall in the 4th grade native garden. Natural Habitat The ‘ilie‘e is found on all of the main Hawaiian islands. The environment in which the ‘ilie‘e lives is dry lowland, dunes, shrubs, and forests.  Cultural Information The ‘ilie‘e plant is a native indigenous plant of Hawaii. It was used by Hawaiians for medicine when mixed with the right plants to fix sprains, it is also used for the black ink of tattoos. Plant Description Stem:  Originates from a single base Grows close to the ground, making it seem to be a vine Considered a shrub Can be up to 2m long Leaves: Green in color Ovate About 16 cm long About 8 cm wide Flowers: Small, white, star shaped flowers Fruit: Clustered at the tip of the stems Green or yellow when not ripe Brown when they are ripe Seeds: Dark brown in color. About 3-4 mm long Pollinators: Birds Propagation/ Cultivation: By cuttings and seeds Interesting Facts: Poisonous plant Web Site Links  Indian Medicinal Plants This website has pictures of the ‘ilie‘e plant and how it was also used for other things. References Culliney John L., and Koebele Bruce P. A Native Hawaiian Garden. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1999 Krauss, Beatrice, Plants in Hawaiian Medicine. Honolulu: The Bess Press, 2001 Wagner Warren L., Herbest Derral R., and Sohmer S.H. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawai'i , Volume 2. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1990 Return to Top

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