Hillebrand's Loulu
Pritchardia hillebrandii Becc.
Pritchardia hillebrandii, known as Hillebrand's Loulu, is a species in the Arecaceae family, native to Hawaii. It was first described in 1890 by Becc.
Description
Pritchardia hillebrandii is a member of the Arecaceae family and is part of the Pritchardia genus. This palm species is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It was scientifically described in 1890 by the botanist Becc. Commonly referred to as Hillebrand's Loulu, it is one of the native palms found in the region. The species is named in honor of the botanist Hillebrand, who contributed significantly to the study of Hawaiian flora.
Other common names
Hillebrand's LouluHillebrand's Pritchardialo'ulu lelo
Distribution
Hawaii
Synonyms
Pritchardia insignisStyloma hillebrandiiStyloma insignisWashingtonia hillebrandiiEupritchardia hillebrandtii
