Kohala false ohelo
Wikstroemia pulcherrima Skottsb.
Wikstroemia pulcherrima, known as Kohala false ohelo, is a species in the Thymelaeaceae family. It was first described by Skottsb. in 1936 and is native to Hawaii. This plant is part of the genus Wikstroemia.
Description
Wikstroemia pulcherrima is a member of the Thymelaeaceae family and is found in the Hawaiian Islands. It was formally published in 1936 by the author Skottsb. The species is commonly called Kohala false ohelo in English. As part of the genus Wikstroemia, it shares characteristics with other members of this group, which are typically shrubs or small trees. The plant is endemic to Hawaii, indicating its ecological and geographical significance to the region.
Other common names
Kohala false ohelo
Distribution
Hawaii
Synonyms
Daphne pulcherrimaWikstroemia phillyreifolia subsp. macrostigmaWikstroemia pulcherrima var. petersonii
