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lapalapa

Scientific Name: Cheirodendron platyphyllum ssp. platyphyllum

Family: Araliaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

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Cheirodendron platyphyllum: The Lapalapa

The name "Lapalapa" generally refers to species in the genus Cheirodendron. The species we're focusing on here is Cheirodendron platyphyllum.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cheirodendron platyphyllum
  • Common Name: Lapalapa
  • Family: Araliaceae (ginseng family)
  • Kingdom: Plant

Distribution and Habitat

Cheirodendron platyphyllum is endemic to the island of O?ahu.

Quirky Facts

Five of the six species in the genus Cheirodendron, commonly referred to as Lapalapa, are exclusive to the Hawaiian Islands, highlighting the unique biodiversity found in this region.