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ridgetop naupaka
Scientific Name: Scaevola gaudichaudii
Family: Goodeniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Scaevola gaudichaudii: Ridgetop Naupaka
Scaevola gaudichaudii, commonly known as Ridgetop Naupaka, is a fascinating plant species with a unique cultural and ecological significance.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the fruits of Naupaka kuahiwi (another name for Ridgetop Naupaka) being used to produce a purplish-black dye. This suggests the presence of potentially staining substances within the plant.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Scaevola gaudichaudii Hook. & Arn.
- Common Names: Ridgetop Naupaka, Naupaka kuahiwi (Hawaiian Name)
- Family: Goodeniaceae (Goodenia family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
Synonyms
- Lobelia gaudichaudii
- Scaevola menziesiana
- Scaevola montana
- Scaevola swezeyana
- Temminckia gaudichaudii
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
- Found on various islands including Hawai'i, Kaua'i, O'ahu, Moloka'i, L?na?i, and Maui.
- Frequently found on ridge tops and in dry to medium organic cinder soils.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth habit: Shrub
Traditional Uses
- Early Hawaiians used the fruits of Naupaka kuahiwi to produce a purplish-black dye.
Additional Information
- Scaevola is a genus of over 130 tropical species, with the greatest diversity found in Australia and Polynesia.
- Other common names for Scaevola species include scaevolas, fan-flowers, and half-flowers.
Further Resources
- Plants of Hawaii (Forest & Kim Starr)
- Discover Life
- Hui K? Maoli Ola