Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Sterculia rubiginosa
Collector Name:
Diane Ragone
Collection Date:
February 24, 1999
Island Group:
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
Locality:
Kipahulu, oceansideo of Hwy 31: 1/10th mile past Mile 41 marker, down private road past entrance to Palapala Ho'om aa Church.
Plant Description:
Tree mostly deciduous w/ leaves only on shaded, north facing lowe r portion of branches. Flowers appear brown or rusty-orange from distance; light-brown, mauve tinged with green. Buds brown. Fragrant. Fruits single up to four per inflorescence, ellipsoid, splitting length-wise. Bright orangish-red, pale whitish inside with several hard, black, ovoid seeds ~1 cm long.
From Cultivated Plant:
Yes
Ancillary: Carpological:
Yes
Habitat:
Growing in south-facing pasture above rugged coastline.
Comments:
Specimen consists of two sheets (029956 & 029957).
Date of Last Update:
May 20, 2024
<< Return to Search Results | New Search
