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

Hawaiian Name Kulu‘ï Common Name None Scientific Name Nototrichium sandwicense Pictures Kalama Whole Plant Leaves Location On Campus  Kulu‘ï is found n the Ewa end of Kalama Garden. Natural Habitat Kulu'‘ï is found on all of the Hawaiian Islands. It can be seen on most lava fields. Kulu'ï lives in places where there is maximum sunshine and well-drained soil. Cultural Information This is an endemic shrub that can grow up to 450 cm in height. It is related to the plant family Charpentiera. It has 20 varieties. Both the Charpentiera sp. and the Kulu‘ï are the only woody amaranths in the world. Plant Description Stem: Woody stem Covered with gray hairs that look like and old man's hair Leaves: Petiolate leaves Pinnate venation Secondary leaves branch out in many different angles Entire margin Flowers:  The flowers of the Kulu‘ï have bracteoles ( little spikes ) on them Fruit: About 0.15 cm in diameter Reddish color to it Pollinators:  Black colored lady bug Propagation/ Cultivation:  Seeds Cuttings Web Site Links  Pacific Islands This site gives more information and pictures. Hawaiian Native Plant Genera This site shows links and new sites for other plants like Kulu‘ï. References Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database. " Nototrichium sandwicense" 2 Sept. 2001. University of Hawaii at Manoa. 13 Mar. 2003. <http://www.2.hawaii.edu/~eherring/hawnprop/not-sand.htm >  Kului. Enviornmental Quality Control, Hawaii State Department of Health. 12 Mar. 2003. <http://www/hawaii.gov/health/oepc/garden/eioegkul.htm > Sohmer, S.H., and Gustafson R. Plants and Flowers of Hawaii. Honolulu: University of Hawaii, 1993. Wagner, Warren L., and Hervst Darral R., and Sohmer, S.H. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii Revised Edition. Vol.1. Honolulu: Bishop Museum,1999. Return to Top

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