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'aiakanene
Scientific Name: Coprosma ernodeoides
Family: Rubiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Coprosma ernodeoides
Coprosma ernodeoides, also known by the Hawaiian names 'Aiakanene, Kukaenene, Punene, and other common names like Black-fruited Coprosma, Nene Berry, and Nene Bush, is a fascinating plant with unique cultural and ecological significance.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant produces berries, which might be attractive to pets.
Considerations for Children
- This plant produces berries, which might be attractive to children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coprosma ernodeoides A. Gray
- Family: Rubiaceae (implied by genus Coprosma)
- Common Names: 'Aiakanene, Kukaenene, Punene, Black-fruited Coprosma, Nene Berry, Nene Bush, hupilo, pilo, leponene, nene
- Synonyms: Ernodeoides (as implied from "'aiakanene (Ernodeoides)")
Distribution and Habitat
- Coprosma ernodeoides is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
- Specifically found in places like Haleakal? National Park, East Maui, and Mauna Loa, growing among lava rocks.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a rambling perennial prostrate shrub.
- Leaf type: Evergreen
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Structure: Shrub
Traditional Uses
- Early Hawaiians used this plant to make a yellow dye.
Quirky Facts
- One source mentions someone eating a "nene berry" (Coprosma ernodeoides) with "no ill effects." However, it's crucial to remember that consuming any wild plant should be approached with extreme caution, and proper identification by an expert is always recommended.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Coprosma ernodeoides.
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Provides taxonomic information for Coprosma ernodeoides.