Hibiscadelphus distans

Kauai Hau Kuahiwi

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Overview

Hibiscadelphus distans, a member of the Malvaceae (mallow) family, is a shrub or small tree up to 5.5 me (18 ft) tall with smooth bark and a rounded crown. The green, heart-shaped leaves are 4 to 10 cm (1.5 to 4 in) long with numerous whitish hairs on the underside. The narrow, tubular, curved flowers are approximately 2.5 cm (1 in) long with persistent leaf-like structures below the flowers. The flowers are greenish yellow, turning maroon with age. The seed pods are woody capsules with five sections, each containing two seeds.

Scientific Name

Hibiscadelphus distans
Common Name
Kauai hau kuahiwi
FWS Category
Flowering Plants
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