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 White Hibiscus Hawaiian Name Koki'o' ke'oke'o Scientific Name Hibiscus arnottianus Pictures Keawe Whole Plant Leaves Stems Flowers Branch Location On Campus  It is located at the garden next to Keawe gym.   Natural Habitat  It is usually found in the wet mountain forests of Molokai and O‘ahu. Cultural Information  Its endemic to Hawai‘i. It is referred to in many of the ancient Hawaiian chants and stories. Plant Description Stem:  Woody stem Usually red in color Leaves: Narrow to broad-shaped Smooth or densely hairy on lower places Pinnate venation Entire margin Simple leaf Flowers: The flower is fragrant White in color Rarely tinted with red Fruit: Fruit is 2.5 cm long Papery capsule with brown seeds inside Dry fruit Seeds: Brownish yellowish in color Fury texture Pollinators: Insects Native Birds Life Cycle/ Reproduction: Slow growing Propagation/ Cultivation: Propagation by: Seeds Cuttings Air layers Grafting Interesting facts: Used as an accent shrub or background plant Web Site Links  Kapiolani Community College; Koki'o ke' oke' o In this site you will see the description of all parts of the Koki'o ke' oke' o and the environment that it lives in.  Koki'o ke' oke' o In this site you will find what family the Koki' o ke' oke' o , the description, botanical or ethnobotanical interest, landscape use, maintenance, propagation, water requirements, and where the plant is found.  Hibiscus arnottianus In this site you will see the different names for this plant. You will also see what family this plant is in and the traditional uses. You will also find a description on this plant and the propagation.   References  Hibiscus aronottianus. Dr. Gerald Carr, Web manager. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources University of Hawaii at Manoa. 4 Apr. 2003<http://www2.hawaii.edu/~eherring/hawnprop/hib-arno.htm> Kepler, K Angela. How to Plant A Native Hawaiian Garden. Hawai'i: Office of Environmental Quality Control, 1992. Kokio. Nelda Quensell, Web manager. 01 Aug. 2001. Kapiolani Community College. 4 Apr. 2003<http://www.kcc.hawaii.edu/campus/tour/plants/pkokio.htm> Kokio Keokeo. Ray Tabata, Web manager.UH Sea Grant Extension Service. 4 Apr.2003<http://www.hawaii.gov/health/oeqc/garden/eioegkeo.htm> Merlin, Mark. Hawaiian Forest Plants. Hawai'i: Pacific Guide Books, 1995. Nagata, M Kenneth. How to Plant A Native Hawaiian Garden. Hawai'i: Office Of Environmental Quality Control, 1992. Wagner , L Warren. , Darral R. Herbest. , and S.H. Sohmer. Manual Of The Flowering Plants Of Hawai'i. Hawai'i: University of Hawai'i Press, 1990. Return to Top

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