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 Plumeria Hawaiian Name Pua Melia Scientific Name Plumeria sp. Pictures Whole Plant Roots Flowers Stem Location on Campus The plumeria tree is next to Kaiona room 51. Natural Habitat Plumeria is found on all of the Hawaiian islands except for Ni'ihau. Cultural Information  Plumeria is an introduced plant. People use to make Hawaiian leis for weddings and for birthday parties. Plant Description Stem: Woody stem Can grow in any direction Leaves:  Simple 20 cm in length Milky sap Poisonous Flowers:  Various colors ( pink, white, yellow ) Fruit: Leathery brown texture Up to 10 cm Pollinators: Wind, birds, animals and people Propagation/ Cultivation:  By cuttings Web Site Links Plumeria This site shows more details of the plant. Plumeria Place This site tells you everything you need to know about the plant.   References Dehgan, Bijani Landscape for Subtropical Landscapes Climate Florida: University Press, 1948  Hayle, Peggy Hicock Gardening in Hawaii Hawaii: Mutual Publishing, 1996. Plumeria. Gra Tim 2001 Gras Plant Lists 22 April 2003. <www.giocities.com/rainforest/jungle/4177/aplumeria.htm#detail>   Rauch, Fred D. Plants for tropical Landscapes Hawaii: University of Hawaii Press, 2000.   The Plumeria Place. John Murray 1996-2000. 22 April 2003. <www.io.com/~jrm/plumeria> Return to Top

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