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Holmskioldia sanguinea, Verbenaceae, cup-and-saucer. Shrub from
the Himalayas, the flaring the calyx is the cup while the saucer refers to the goblet-like
corolla; often used as an ornamental hedge. Location: Near the stairway, Diamond Head of
Sinclair; Ewa side of Krauss; Diamond Head side of Bachman Annex 6. |
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Homalocladium platycladum, Polygonaceae, ribbonbush, centipede
plant. Shrub to 10 feet tall from the Solomon Islands, cultivated as an oddity because of
the extremely reduced scale-like leaves and flattened leaf-like stems. Location: St. John
courtyard. |
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Hoya bicarinata, Asclepiadaceae, wax plant, pua-hoku-hihi. Vine
from S. China with roots appearing along the stems. Leaves shiny, thick; flowers in
clusters at leaf axils, fragrant, waxy, star shaped, used for leis. Location: St. John
courtyard. |
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Hura crepitans, Euphorbiaceae, sandbox tree. Tree from Central
and South America, with pumpkin-shaped fruit 3 inches in diameter. The fruits split open
explosively, scattering the fruit segments and seeds. In Hawaii, the fruit segments are
strung for leis or made into jewelry. Location: Between Sinclair and Gartley. |
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Hydnocarpus sp., Flacourtiaceae, chaulmoogra. Tree from tropical
Asia with velvety brown fruit the size of a large orange. Chaulmoogra oil was once
successfully used in the treatment of Hansen's disease (leprosy) but has been replaced by
more effective synthetic substances. Location: Mauka of Bachman, near mauka-Ewa corner;
Foster. |
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Hydrocleys nymphoides, Limnocharitaceae, water poppy. Aquatic
plant from tropical America with floating, shiny, heart-shaped leaves about 2 1/2 inches
across, and pale yellow, two inch flowers with 3 petals that wilt at the end of the day.
Location: St. John courtyard; Krauss pond. |
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Hylocereus undatus, Cactaceae, night-blooming cereus. Climbing
cactus, native to Mexico. The large (6-8 inch) flower opens at night and is pollinated by
bats in Mexico. Comprises the well-known hedge at Punahou School. Location: In dense
growth between back end of parking zone 6 and Newman Center. |
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Hymenocallis littoralis, spider lily. Location:
Mauka side of Diamond Head wing of Sinclair; Paradise Palms. |
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Impatiens wallerana, Balsaminaceae, Zanzibar impatiens, busy
lizzy. Succulent perennial ornamental herb from Zanzibar, with scarlet, pink, or white
flowers, each with a long spur (arrow). Location: St. John courtyard; Hamilton; mauka of
Hemenway. |
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Indigofera spicata, Fabaceae, creeping indigo. Prostrate or
weakly ascending herb from tropical Africa and Asia with clusters of small salmon colored
flowers and slender pods about 3\4 to 1 1/2 inches long. Closely related to the shrubby Indigofera
suffruticosa (photo far left), the source of indigo dye, which is also
sometimes found in weedy, disturbed sites on campus. Location: Common in weedy lawns and
disturbed sites. |
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Ipomoea batatas, Convolvulaceae, sweet potato, 'uala. A vine
(originally from S. America) brought to Hawaii by Polynesians. One of the most important
food plants in the Pacific area. Extremely variable in leaf shape, stem color,
"potato" (tuberous root) color, etc. Location: St. John Courtyard. |
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Ipomoea horsefalliae, princes vine, Kuhio vine. West Indian
trellis plant found throughout the tropics. Location: Fence between
Mid-Pac and UH Campus, near mauka-ewa corner of Biomed. |
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Ixora sp., Rubiaceae, ixora. Any of several shrubby ornamental
species from tropical Asia, with red, white, yellow or pink flowers. Location: Mauka of
Hemenway; Moore. |
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Jacquemontia ovalifolia, Convolvulaceae, pa'u-o-hi'iaka (skirt
of Pele's sister). A native vine with pale blue flowers found on dry plains and near the
beach. Location: Lower Campus (quarry). |
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Jacquinia panamensis, Theophrastaceae, Small tree
from Panama with stiff, spine-tipped leaves. Some members of the
genus are reportedly used as a fish poison. This one has bright
fruits that are attractive to birds. The family is named after
Theophrastus (c. 300 b.c.) who is often regarded as the "Father"
of botany. Location: St. John Courtyard. |
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Jasminum laurifolium, Ornamental shrub with sweet-scented
flowers from the Admiralty Islands. Location: Hedge between
the UHFCU and the Energy House. |
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Jasminum multiflorum, Oleaceae, star jasmine, pikake-hoku.
Ornamental shrub from India, with star-like, often fragrant white flowers; commonly used
as a hedge. Location: Diamond Head of Food Science; Makai and Ewa sides of Henke; Ewa of
Lincoln, EWC. |
