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puakauhi

Scientific Name: Canavalia hawaiiensis

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Vine, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Canavalia hawaiiensis

Canavalia hawaiiensis, also known by its Hawaiian names `awikiwiki and puakauhi, is a perennial vine forb/herb native to Hawaii.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Canavalia hawaiiensis O. Deg., I. Deg. &amp J. D. Sauer
  • Common Names: `awikiwiki, puakauhi
  • Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
  • Group: Dicot

Synonyms may include Canavalia galeata based on the provided text mentioning both names together.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (L?na?i, Maui, Hawai?i).
  • Found on dry steep slopes such as in Pelekunu Valley.
  • Inhabits shrub lands and forests of ?akala, kauila, and ??hi?a lehua.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Vine forb/herb with a perennial duration.

Ecological Role

Mentioned as endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, which is important to highlight the species conservation status and ecological role in its native ecosystem.

Interactions with Other Organisms

It grows in shrublands and forests among other native Hawaiian plants like ?akala, kauila, and ??hi?a lehua. Additionally, the hivemind link suggests potential insect interactions through shared tags like fabaceae.

Further Information

  • The Plant List
  • ToL (Tree of Life)
  • BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
  • WikiSpecies
  • Discover Life
  • Plants of Hawaii (Forest and Kim Starr)
  • Flickr Hive Mind