Native Hawaiian Garden (7722) - ‘Ilima
‘Ilima’s yellow-gold colored flowers were of particular significance on O‘ahu, and, today, it remains O‘ahu’s island flower. Prior to ma‘o hau hele, ‘ilima was Hawai‘i’s national flower. ‘Ilima is one of the plant forms Laka, goddess of hula and the forest, could assume at will.
Ilima - hawaiiannativeplants.com
Oct 30, 2013 · Ilima. Scientific Name: Sida fallax. Also Known As: Black Coral. Distribution: ’Ilima is a common shrub or ground cover found on the coast and on up into the dry and mesic forest of all the Hawaiian Islands, this particular variety is found more …
Ilima papa – Ilima Ku Kahakai - hawaiiannativeplants.com
Oct 23, 2013 · Ilima papa - Ilima Ku Kahakai. Scientific Name: Sida fallax. Also Known As: Groundcover Ilima. Indigenous: All HI. Description: Prostrate plants with pale green leaves, woody stems and bright orange flowers.
‘Ilima - Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative
‘Ilima is found all throughout the dry and mesic forests of Hawai‘i, from sea level to well beyond 6500’ elevation. It is a common sight in the forests and is easily spotted with its light green leaves and typically golden yellow flowers.
Elusive 'ilima is easy to grow ... if you find it
Aug 19, 2001 · Ko'oloa'ula, as it is in Hawaiian, is a native Hawaiian dryland shrub. It has silvery, heart-shaped, furry textured leaves. The flowers are about the size of an 'ilima and are pendant and reddish-pink. It is related to hibiscus, ma'o and 'ilima; they are all in the Malvaceae family. This shrub grows from three to six feet tall.
Plants of Hawaii - ‘Ilima
'Ilima - If you live on Oahu, 'ilima is the flower of Oahu. It is very important in Hawaiian Mythology and Hawaiian culture. The plant appears to grow anywhere on the coast and lower parts of the ridges.
Ilima - maui Native Nursery
'Ilima, 'Ilima papa Sida fallax. 'Ilima can be a shrub or a groundcover based on the genetics of the mother stock. 'Ilima requires very little water, thrives in the heat, and tolerates coastal conditions well. With patience, a beautiful lei can be strung from hundreds of flowers.
ʻIlima papa (Sida fallax) – Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
ʻIlima papa (Sida fallax) Hawaiian name: ‘Ilima. Botanical name: Sida fallax. Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family) Status: Indigenous. Where found: All Hawaiian Islands. Water/Light: Dry, with full sun exposure. Elevation range: 0 to 6,500 feet. Height: Up to 10 feet, with an up to 8 foot spread.
Plants - ʻIlima • Manoa Heritage Center
These tiny, fragile yellow-orange flowers are the official island flower of Oʻahu (since 1923). Lei ʻIlima is prized for its delicate beauty and the patience it takes to gather and string hundreds of flowers. The flower buds are used medicinally to make a mild, good-tasting laxative.
Oahu Island Flower: Pua ilima (Sida fallax) - Kuuloa Kai
Ilima (Sida fallax) is a unique flower in many ways. Its petals range from golden yellow to orange in color and measure 0.75–1 in (1.9–2.5 cm) in diameter. Its height can vary from 6 inches (150 mm) to 10 feet (3.0 m), growing either in a prostrate (beach growing) or erect (upland shrub) form.