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Family Thymelaeaceae

'Akia Family

Hawaiians used 'Akia bark to create very strong cordage.  Pounded plant parts added to pools to stun fish.  Some chemical compounds have been found to be active against cancer.

HAWAII - ENDEMIC

 

Wikstroemia oahuensis var. oahuensis

O'AHU 'AKIA

 
Wikstroemia monticola 

EAST MAUI 'AKIA

 
Wikstroemia uva-ursi 

COASTAL 'AKIA