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olapalapa

Scientific Name: Cheirodendron trigynum

Family: Araliaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

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Cheirodendron trigynum

Cheirodendron trigynum, also known as olapalapa, is a tree native to Hawaii.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Native Hawaiians use olapalapa leaves and berries for lei making. While not explicitly toxic, ingestion of any plant material can potentially cause gastrointestinal upset in pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cheirodendron trigynum (Gaudich.) A. Heller
  • Common Name: Olapalapa
  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Group: Dicot
  • Synonyms: Aralia trigyna, Cheirodendron gaudichaudii
  • Subspecies:
    • Cheirodendron trigynum subsp. trigynum
    • Cheirodendron trigynum ssp. helleri (Sherff) Lowry

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cheirodendron trigynum is found in Hawaii, particularly in areas like Volcano, Island of Hawaii, and Maui (Waihee Ridge Trail).

Morphological Characteristics

  • The Olapalapa is described as an evergreen tree, growing 15 to 50 feet tall.
  • The text indicates the plant is a tree and describes its habit as such.

Traditional Uses

  • Native Hawaiians traditionally use the leaves and berries of olapalapa to create knotted leis (h?pu?u).

Quirky Facts

  • The Hawaiian name "olapalapa" appears in a Hawaiian phrase: "A rough place pii i na olapalapa wai, a he anu," though the exact meaning within the phrase isn't explicitly defined here.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cheirodendron trigynum.