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Waianae Range papala
Scientific Name: Charpentiera tomentosa
Family: Amaranthaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Charpentiera tomentosa - Waianae Range Papala
Considerations for Pets
- Multiple sources indicate this plant is considered unsafe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- Multiple sources indicate this plant is considered unsafe for children.
Charpentiera tomentosa, commonly known as Waianae Range Papala, is a perennial tree species.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Charpentiera tomentosa Sohmer
- Common Name: Waianae Range Papala
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Rank: Species
- Nomenclatural Reference: Brittonia 24(3): 300. 1972.
- Synonyms: None explicitly stated, but variations such as "Waianae Range papala (USA/USDA)" suggest possible alternative usages.
- Subordinate Taxa:
- Variety: Charpentiera tomentosa var. maakuaensis Sohmer
- Variety: Charpentiera tomentosa var. tomentosa
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in the Waianae Range of Oahu, Hawaiian Islands.
- Specific locations mentioned include:
- Below Mauna Kapu, Waianae Range (Oahu) at an altitude of 792 m.
- Holio, Kauai and Waianae Range of Oahu.
- Lanai, Papala Valley, near Maunalei Valley at an altitude of 686 m.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit
- Growth Habit: Tree
- Duration: Perennial
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Caterpillar feeding damage has been observed on Charpentiera tomentosa in Palawai Gulch. The text suggests this damage may be distinct from that caused by the tip-feeding Mapsidius.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life