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alpine sandmat

Scientific Name: Chamaesyce olowaluana

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Chamaesyce olowaluana - Alpine Sandmat

Chamaesyce olowaluana, commonly known as Alpine Sandmat, is a perennial tree shrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaesyce olowaluana (Sherff) Croizat & O. Deg.
  • Family: Euphorbiaceae (spurge, euphorbes)
  • Genus: Euphorbia L. (spurge)
  • Species: Euphorbia olowaluana Sherff
  • Synonym: Euphorbia olowaluana var. olowaluana
  • Order Malpighiales

Common Names

  • Alpine Sandmat
  • Beach Sandmat
  • Koko (Hawaiian)
  • K?k?m?lei (Hawaiian)
  • ?Akoko (Hawaiian)
  • ?Ekoko (Hawaiian)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Observed at Puu Mali, Hawaii.
  • Native to Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Tree shrub
  • Perennial duration

Cultivation

  • Prefers a partially shady location with indirect sunlight.