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Koolau Range papala
Scientific Name: Charpentiera ovata var. ovata
Family: Amaranthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Koolau Range Papala (Charpentiera ovata)
Charpentiera ovata, commonly known as Koolau Range Papala, is a perennial tree or shrub native to Hawaii.
Considerations for Children
- The text includes a general disclaimer stating "Is Koolau Range Papala safe for children? No", however, further research is needed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Charpentiera ovata Gaudich.
- Common Name: Koolau Range Papala
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Charpentiera obovata Gaudich. (Related ITIS Name)
- Varieties:
- Charpentiera ovata var. ovata
- Charpentiera ovata var. niuensis Sohmer
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Hawaiian Islands, specifically the Koolau Range on Oahu.
- Found in the Koolau Range, where mesic areas transition into lowland wet ohia forest.
- Also found at K?pukapuala, Hawai?i Island.
- Also reported from Papala Valley, near Maunalei Valley on Lanai.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Classified as both a tree and a shrub.
- Perennial plant.
Related Species
- Charpentiera densiflora Sohmer - Napali Coast Papala
- Charpentiera tomentosa Sohmer - Waianae Range Papala
- Charpentiera elliptica - Ellipticleaf Papala
Further Information
- Discover Life offers resources on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Charpentiera ovata.
- Plant database for Koolau Range papala Natives Amaranthaceae.