ʻIlieʻe

Background Information

• Scientific Name: Plumbago zeylanica
  • Species:
• Indigenous
• Ancient uses: Hawaiians mashed it up to make an ointment used to treat sprains. Juice from the roots were used for tattoos in Hawaii and Africa.

Plumbago zeylanica

• Herb, Dry Forest
• Height: Low, sprawling, like a vine
• Leaves: 1-4 inches long, leaves stand out
• Flower: White, sticky hairs, 1/2 inch long, 5 petals