alahe'e
Psydrax odorata (G.Forst.) A.C.Sm. & S.P.Darwin
Psydrax odorata is a flowering shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family, native to the Pacific Islands, New Guinea, and Australia. Commonly known as alahe'e, it is characterized by its aromatic properties.
Description
Psydrax odorata, named alahe'e in Hawaiian and English, is a species of shrub or small tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family, also known as the coffee family. It is naturally found in the Pacific Islands, New Guinea, and Australia. The genus name Psydrax is derived from a term meaning 'bleb,' while odoratus refers to a pleasant scent. The plant was first described in 1988 under its current scientific name by A.C. Smith and S.P. Darwin.
Other common names
Oheealahe'eLambotoWalahee
Synonyms
Ixora odorataPlectronia hookerianaPlectronia odorataPlectronia umbellataCanthium odoratumCoffea odorata
