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Plectranthus parviflorus
‘Ala‘ala wai nui wahine, spurflower NOTE: Spreads slowly and persists, although may die back somewhat in the dry season. This plant readily produces seeds and seedlings appear early in the wet season. Plants tolerate some shading, and this species is becoming a moderately common ground cover in some areas. |
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Cocculus trilobus
Huehue
NOTE: This species actually first seen growing naturally on Pu‘u wai lani. Many plantings have been made around the site from seeds obtained in the wild, but none has survived to date. However, the plant on Pu‘u wai lani is still growing there (as of March 2010)
Population: 3 (July '08).
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Myoporum sandwicense
Naio, bastard sandalwood |
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Ludwigia octovalvis
Kamole primrose willow NOTE: Spreads rapidly in the spring. Most plants killed by wet season high water. Young plants appear in upland areas in wet season and sometimes persist. |
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Oxalis corniculata
‘Ihi ‘`ai yellow wood sorrel NOTE: Wet season annual, becoming very abundant if encouraged by selective weeding of undesirable species. An early ground cover over exposed soil. |
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Plumbago zeylanica
‘Ilie‘e, hilie‘e, leadwort
NOTE: Spreads steadily, eventually taking over as a ground cover, especially in areas of full or partial shade. Plants spreading by seeding and node roots. This species is now the main groundcover under the trees.
Population: TNTC (12/09) |
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