'ihi makole
Portulaca sclerocarpa A.Gray
Portulaca sclerocarpa is a flowering plant species in the Portulacaceae family, commonly known as 'ihi makole. Endemic to the Hawaiian islands, it is found only on the island of Hawaii and an islet off Lanai. The species is listed as endangered in the United States and has ten known occurrences with over 1000 individuals in total.
Description
Portulaca sclerocarpa, a member of the Portulacaceae family, is a rare flowering plant native to Hawaii. It is known by the common name 'ihi makole and is found only on the island of Hawaii and an islet off Lanai. The species is considered endangered in the United States due to its limited distribution and small population size. It was first described in 1854 by A. Gray and is one of the few species in the genus Portulaca found in Hawaii.
Other common names
'ihi makole
Distribution
Global · Hawaii