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Hillebrand's ha'a
Scientific Name: Antidesma platyphyllum var. hillebrandii
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hillebrand's Ha'a (Antidesma platyphyllum var. hillebrandii)
This page provides information about Hillebrand's ha'a, a plant with the scientific name Antidesma platyphyllum var. hillebrandii.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that this plant is evergreen, which means it keeps its leaves year-round. It is important to be aware that evergreen plants can sometimes be tempting for pets to chew on, and the effects of ingestion are not specified here.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Antidesma platyphyllum var. hillebrandii Pax & K. Hoffm.
- Common Name: Hillebrand's ha'a
- Species: Antidesma platyphyllum H. Mann (ha'a)
- Variety: Antidesma platyphyllum var. hillebrandii Pax & K. Hoffm. (Hillebrand's ha'a)
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is found in Hawaii, specifically West Maui.
Morphological Characteristics
- Hillebrand's ha'a is described as a medium-sized plant.
- In the summer, it can take on a purplish-red coloring.
- It is an evergreen, retaining its leaves throughout the year.
Quirky Facts
- The varietal epithet 'hillebrandii' honors William Hillebrand (1821-1886), a Prussian physician and plant collector.
Synonyms
- The text mentions "ha'a" as a common name, and "Aha" which is related to cultural practices, but is not considered a synonym.
Further Information
- The "Plants of Hawaii" database by Forest and Kim Starr is a referenced source of information and images.