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 'Uki'uki Common Name None Scientific Name Dianella sandwicensis Pictures Kalama Whole Plant Leaves Fruits Flowers Fruit and Flowers Location On Campus The ‘Uki‘uki is found in Kalama garden and is also found at the garden by Keawe gym. Natural Habitat The ‘Uki‘uki is found on all the main Hawaiian islands except for Ni‘ihau and Kaho‘olawe. It grows on lava and is also found in wet forest, lightly shaded places, dry shrub land, and at elevations of 30-1950 meters Cultural Information The ‘Uki‘uki is indigenous to Hawai‘i. The juice of its berries were used as a dye for kapa cloth. The leaves were used for thatching houses. The leaves and roots were also used for cordage. The berries also made attractive seed leis. Plant Description Roots:  Thick Brittle Brown in color Type of roots unknown Stem:  7.5 cm high Brown in color Woody Leaves:  Long Flexible Green in color Waxy texture Thick Underneath is dull 30-90 cm long 2.5 cm wide Simple leaf Flowers:  Blue-violet to violet petals Long stamen Petals turned reversed Fruit:  Blue-violet color 1 cm long 7 mm thick 2-3 cm long Fleshy - pome fruit Seeds: 2-3 seeds per fruit Shiny Black 3-4 mm long  Interesting Facts: Average size of plant is 60-120 cm tall Member of the lily family Also native in Marquesses Islands Web Site Links  'Uki'uki-1 This site shows great pictures of the plant. It also talks about leaves (veins, etc.) of the plant and other things that you need to know about this plant. It also tells what uses the plant has for us.  Maui Community College Native Hawaiian Plants on Campus This site tells information about the uses of the ‘Uki‘uki. It gives a description of the plant from the roots to the flowers. It also shows some good pictures of the plant. References Abbott, Isabella Aiona. La'au Hawai'i Traditional Uses of Plants. Honolulu: Bishop Museum, 1992.  Degener, Otto. The New Illustrated Flora of the Hawaiian Islands, Flora Hawaiiensis Books 1-4. Honolulu: Publisher unknown, 1946.  Hawaiian Native Plants Genera. Carr, Gerald D. May 7, 2002. University of Botany department. 13 March 2003 <http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/natives.html>  Krauss, Beatrice H. Plants in Hawaiian Culture. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1993.  Merlin, Mark. Hawaiian Forest Plants. Honolulu: Pacific Guide Books, 1995. Merlin, Mark David. Hawaiian Forest Plants. Honolulu: The Oriental Publishing Company, Copyright date unknown, Plants of Hawai'i . 13 March 2003 <http;//www.hawcc.hawaii.edu/laurab/generalbontany/native.htm.> Return to Top

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