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Updated 2/21/2015

Family Rhamnaceae

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

Colubrina oppositifolia   

Koko Crater BG, O'ahu

 

Kealia, O'ahu


Kealia, O'ahu

KAUILA or KAUWILA

Rare endangered tree of dry & mesic forests of West Oahu & Hawaii.  Prominent glands on underside of leaves.  Extremely hard wood was used in place of metal by Hawaiians.  The name Kauila is also used for Alphitonia ponderosa, another member of this family endemic to Hawaii.