ʻIlieʻe
ʻIlieʻe
I don't really see this plant in the wild, but it is there. Best place is Kealia trail.
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.
Found on Kealia Trail
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
Flower
Kealia trail, quite a bit
Source:
- Hall, 29