Hawai'i false ohelo
Wikstroemia phillyreifolia A.Gray
Wikstroemia phillyreifolia, known as Hawai'i false ohelo, is a species in the Thymelaeaceae family. It was first described by A. Gray in 1865 and is native to Hawaii.
Description
Wikstroemia phillyreifolia is a member of the genus Wikstroemia within the Thymelaeaceae family. This species is endemic to Hawaii, where it is commonly referred to as Hawai'i false ohelo. The name was first published by Asa Gray in 1865, contributing to the botanical documentation of Hawaiian flora.
Other common names
Hawai'i false oheloHawaiʻi false ʻōhelo
Distribution
Hawaii
Synonyms
Daphne phillyreifoliaDiplomorpha phillyraefoliaWikstroemia phillyreifolia var. rigida
