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