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 'Ohai Common Name None Scientific Name Sesbania tomentosa Pictures Keawe  Whole Plant Leaves Flower Stem Flower Location On Campus The location of the ‘ohai shrub is between Keawe gym and the dorms. Natural Habitat The ‘ohai shrub is found on all major Hawaiian islands. It usually grows in coastal areas. Cultural Information The ‘ohai shrub is endemic to the Hawaiian islands. The ‘ohai shrub is also endangered. This plant is used in many landscapes and is often found in leis. Plant Description Stem:  Woody stem Brown to gray in color About 50 cm in height Leaves:  Appear white or silver because of the hairs Flowers:  Red orange in color Fruit:  Brown colored pods Seeds: Brown colored seeds Pollinators: Bees observed in flowers Propagation/ Cultivation: Can be grown from cuttings Be grown from manually moving seeds Other Interesting Facts: It is apart of the pea family  Can be found as a shrub or a tree Web Site Links Hawai‘i Unique and Vanishing Flora At this site you can find a picture and additional information on the 'Ohai shrub. Hawaiian Native Plant Genera: Sesbania At this site you will be able to find the location and pictures of the ‘Ohai shrub. Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database At this site you will be able to find information on the common name, type of family that it belongs to, traditional uses, description of the Shrub, it's habitat, geographic range, and propagation. References Culliney, John L., Koebele, Bruce P. A Native Hawaiian Garden. Honolulu: University of Hawai‘i Press, 1999. Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database: Sesbania Tomentosa. 16 Sept., 2001. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources University of Hawai'i Manoa. 12 Mar. 2003<http://www.2.hawaii.edu/~eherring/hawnprop/ses-tome.htm> Krauss, Beatrice H. Plants in Hawaiian Culture. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1993.  Merin, Mark David. Hawaiian Coastal Plants and Scenic Shorelines. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1978.  Stone, Charles P., and Pratt, Linda W. Hawai‘i's Plants and Animals. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1993 Wagner, Warren L., Herbst, Derral R. and Sohmer, S. H. Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawai'i. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, Bishop Museum Press, 1999. Return to Top

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