Hawaiian Plants and Tropical Flowers - A guide to the tropical …
WEBThis site features photographs and descriptions of 160 different Hawaiian flower and plant species organized by flower color and other plant characteristics. The Hawaiian Islands have an interesting variety of plant species, with about half being native species and half being introduced species.
Hawaiian and Tropical Plant Books – Hawaiian Plants and Tropical …
WEBHawaiian Plant Books. A Guide to Hawaii's Coastal Plants. A Hiker's Guide to Trailside Plants in Hawaii. A Pocket Guide to Hawai'i's Flowers. A Pocket Guide to Hawai'i's Trees and Shrubs. Exotic Tropicals of Hawaii: Heliconias, Gingers, Anthuriums, and …
Native Plants – Hawaiian Plants and Tropical Flowers
WEBBecause of its isolation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii has an unusually high proportion (89 percent) of endemic native plant species. Listed below are some of the native plants found in Hawaii.
Trees – Hawaiian Plants and Tropical Flowers
WEBTrees are tall, woody, perennial plants with a single main trunk. Listed below are some of the trees found in Hawaii. Aleurites moluccana – Kukui. Araucaria columnaris – Cook Pine. Archontophoenix alexandrae – Alexandra Palm. Artocarpus altilis – Breadfruit. Buddleja asiatica – Dogtail.
Vines – Hawaiian Plants and Tropical Flowers
WEBVines are climbing, twining, or creeping non-self-supporting plants. A woody, tree-climbing vine is known as a liana. Listed below are some of the vines found in Hawaii.
Cocos nucifera - Coconut Palm, Niu - Hawaiian Plants and Tropical …
WEBThese long-lived palms can live for up to a century. Here in Hawaii, Coconut Palms grow in coastal areas, often close to the ocean’s edge since these palms are salt tolerant and the buoyant fruits can be dispersed by ocean current. This is by far the most common palm species in Hawaii.
Red Hawaiian Flowers – Hawaiian Plants and Tropical Flowers
WEBRed Hawaiian Flowers. Shown here are Hawaiian plants with conspicuous red, scarlet, or dark magenta flowers. Alpinia purpurata – Red Ginger. Alpinia zerumbet – Shell Ginger. Ananas bracteatus – Red Pineapple. Anthurium andraeanum – Anthurium. Barleria repens – Coral Creeper.
Tropical Foliage Plants – Hawaiian Plants and Tropical Flowers
WEBShown here are wild and cultivated Hawaiian tropical plants with colorful or ornamental foliage.
Hawaiian Plants and Tropical Flowers - Wildlife of Hawaii
WEBShown here are Hawaiian plants with conspicuous purple, blue, or violet flowers.
Shrubs – Hawaiian Plants and Tropical Flowers - Wildlife of Hawaii
WEBShrubs and bushes (a synonym) are woody plants with several main stems. Listed below are some of the shrubs and bushes found in Hawaii. Bougainvillea spp. – Bougainvillea. Breynia disticha – Snowbush. Buddleja asiatica – Dogtail. Carica papaya – Papaya. Cestrum nocturnum – Night-blooming Jasmine.