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Pittosporum halophilum

Scientific Name: Pittosporum halophilum

Family: Pittosporaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub, Tree

Duration: Perennial

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Pittosporum halophilum

Pittosporum halophilum, commonly known as hoawa, is an endangered shrub endemic to Molokai, Hawaii.

Considerations for Pets

  • New growth of leaves and stems often appear reddish brown to brown.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Pittosporum halophilum Rock
  • Family: Pittosporaceae
  • Order: Apiales
  • Synonyms: Mentions of possible earlier classifications may be noted as *Pittosporum cauliflorum*, *Pittosporum cladanthum*, *Pittosporum halophiloides*, *Pittosporum lanaiense*, and *Syzygium halophilum (Eugenia maritima)*, and *Pittosporum acuminatum* which may have been misidentified as such.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pittosporum halophilum is endemic to Molokai, specifically found in the Kalawao Huelo Islet.

Conservation Status

  • Globally Critically Imperiled (G1) according to NatureServe.
  • Hawaii Natural Heritage Ranking - Critically Imperiled (G1).
  • Endangered species in the United States.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Pittosporum halophilum is a shrub that grows to approximately 1.75 meters in height.
  • It has gray-brown stems.
  • New growth can appear reddish-brown to brown.

Additional Resources

  • Tropicos
  • Discover Life
  • EBSCOhost
  • Encyclopedia of Life