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 Hawaiian Hawthorn Hawaiian Name 'Ülei Scientific Name Osteomeles anthyllidifolia Pictures Surrounding Whole Plant Leaves Fruits Flowers Stem Location On Campus  This plant is located in the native Hawaiian plant garden behind Kalama dining hall.   Natural Habitat  It is found on the islands of Hawai'i, Kaua'i, and 'Oahu. Cultural Information  It is an indigenous plant. The stem of the plant was used for making fishnets. The wood was used for digging sticks, weapons, and musical instruments. Plant Description Stem: Strong and flexible About 61 cm Woody stem Leaves: Compound leaf About 1 cm long Green and smooth Flowers: White and rose-like Grows in groups About 1 cm in diameter 5 petals per flower Fruit: About 2 cm in diameter White with purple Sweet tasting pulp Not edible Seeds: Small seeds which are called stones Not edible 5 per fruit In the center of the fruit Propagation/ Cultivation:  Water requirements- moderate to light Out of all the seeds dispersed 5% of them germinate Web Site Links Hawaiian Native plant Genera The Hawaiian Native plant Genera shows the names of the plant and also shows three pictures of the ‘Ülei.   References Bishop Museum Botany Data Base. 10 Sept. 1999. Bishop Museum.1 May 2003 <http://www.bishopmuseum.org/research/natsci/botany/botany.html>  Bornhorst, Heidi. Growing Native Hawaiian Plants. Honolulu: The Bess Press,Inc. 1996.  Lamb, Samuel. Native Trees and Shrubs of The Hawaiian Islands.New Mexico: Sunstone Press, 1981.  Neal, Marie. In gardens of Hawaii. Honolulu: Bishop Museum Press, 1965. Return to Top

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