Dodonaea

Lanai City, Hawaii, United States

Pima Canyon, Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona, August 2010

Aalii or Hawaiian hopseed bushSapindaceae (Soapberry family)Indigenous to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Female flowers; unripe fruits.NPH00018nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosa

Western Australia, Australia

Florida, United States

Aalii or Hawaiian hopseed bushSapindaceaeIndigenous to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Female flowers.Early Hawaiians had many uses for alii. The yellowish-brown hard wood, sometimes with black heartwood, was used for canoe building, weapons, agricultural tools, rafters, posts and thatching posts or purlins in house (hale) construction.Regarding the resiliency of these tough shrubs, an ancient boasts of the people of Ka states: "He aalii au; aohe makani e hina ai" which means "I am an aalii shrub; no wind can push me over," or in other words, "I can hold my own even in the face of difficulties."The seeds were boiled to make red dye for decorating kapa (tapa) cloth.The very hard, durable wood is heavy and sinks in water and so was used for bait sticks. From a canoe, the bait sticks were lowered into water at a depth or twenty or so feet to attract fish or hee (octopus), which then could be lured to the surface and caught with a waiting net. Aalii was also fashioned into light fishing spears, especially for hee.Fruits (capsules) and leaves were used in lei making by early Hawaiians, as they are occasionally used today.Medicinally, the crushed leaves were used as a topical medicine for relief from irritating rashes and contagious diseases such as ringworm or "haole rot" and staff infections. For a treatment called holoina, aalii leaves are mixed with alaa (Planchonella sandwicensis) bark and puakala ku kula (Argemone glauca) root then ground and strained. The liquid is heated in a steam bath, which is followed with a purge of ground pilikai (Stictocardia tiliifolia) fruit to treat skin rash (hune or maneo).Like hops, flowers were used to impart a bitter flavor, and also used as a tonic.Some Polynesian Names:Aalii, Aalii k ma kua, Aalii k makani (Hawaiian); Ake, Akeake, Akerantangi (Mori); Apiri (Tahiti, Society Islands); Kmakani (Hawaiian)NPH00017nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosa

This was found next to a Perennial Stream in South Eastern Arizona, USA. It was in gallery forest next to the stream. The surrounding habitat was desert scrub. This is at about 2500 meters in elevation. Warm desert. Sabino Creek.

Aalii or Hawaiian hopseed bushSapindaceae (Soapberry family)Indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands (all eight main islands)Knepuu, LnaiEarly Hawaiians had many uses for alii. The yellowish-brown hard wood, sometimes with black heartwood, was used for canoe building, weapons, agricultural tools, rafters, posts and thatching posts or purlins in house (hale) construction.Regarding the resiliency of these tough shrubs, an ancient boasts of the people of Ka states: "He aalii au; aohe makani e hina ai" which means "I am an aalii shrub; no wind can push me over," or in other words, "I can hold my own even in the face of difficulties."The seeds were boiled to make red dye for decorating kapa (tapa) cloth.The very hard, durable wood is heavy and sinks in water and so was used for bait sticks. From a canoe, the bait sticks were lowered into water at a depth or twenty or so feet to attract fish or hee (octopus), which then could be lured to the surface and caught with a waiting net. Aalii was also fashioned into light fishing spears, especially for hee.Fruits (capsules) and leaves were used in lei making by early Hawaiians, as they are occasionally used today.Medicinally, the crushed leaves were used as a topical medicine for relief from irritating rashes and contagious diseases such as ringworm or "haole rot" and staff infections. For a treatment called holoina, aalii leaves are mixed with alaa (Planchonella sandwicensis) bark and puakala ku kula (Argemone glauca) root then ground and strained. The liquid is heated in a steam bath, which is followed with a purge of ground pilikai (Stictocardia tiliifolia) fruit to treat skin rash (hune or maneo).Like hops, flowers were used to impart a bitter flavor, and also used as a tonic.Some Polynesian Names:Aalii, Aalii k ma kua, Aalii k makani (Hawaiian); Ake, Akeake, Akerantangi (Mori); Apiri (Tahiti, Society Islands); Kmakani (Hawaiian)EtymologyThe generic name Dodonaea is named after the Flemish physician and botanist Rembert Dodoens (1517-1585), who was later a professor of medicine at Leiden, The Netherlands.The specific epithet viscosa is derived from viscous or sticky.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosa

Aalii or Hawaiian hopseed bushSapindaceae (Soapberry family)Indigenous to the Hawaiian IslandsWaimea Valley, South Ridge, OahuMale flowers.Early Hawaiians had many uses for alii. The yellowish-brown hard wood, sometimes with black heartwood, was used for canoe building, weapons, agricultural tools, rafters, posts and thatching posts or purlins in house (hale) construction.Regarding the resiliency of these tough shrubs, an ancient boasts of the people of Ka states: "He aalii au; aohe makani e hina ai" which means "I am an aalii shrub; no wind can push me over," or in other words, "I can hold my own even in the face of difficulties."The seeds were boiled to make red dye for decorating kapa (tapa) cloth.The very hard, durable wood is heavy and sinks in water and so was used for bait sticks. From a canoe, the bait sticks were lowered into water at a depth or twenty or so feet to attract fish or hee (octopus), which then could be lured to the surface and caught with a waiting net. Aalii was also fashioned into light fishing spears, especially for hee.Fruits (capsules) and leaves were used in lei making by early Hawaiians, as they are occasionally used today.Medicinally, the crushed leaves were used as a topical medicine for relief from irritating rashes and contagious diseases such as ringworm or "haole rot" and staff infections. For a treatment called holoina, aalii leaves are mixed with alaa (Planchonella sandwicensis) bark and puakala ku kula (Argemone glauca) root then ground and strained. The liquid is heated in a steam bath, which is followed with a purge of ground pilikai (Stictocardia tiliifolia) fruit to treat skin rash (hune or maneo).Like hops, flowers were used to impart a bitter flavor, and also used as a tonic.Some Polynesian Names:Aalii, Aalii k ma kua, Aalii k makani (Hawaiian); Ake, Akeake, Akerantangi (Mori); Apiri (Tahiti, Society Islands); Kmakani (Hawaiian)NPH00005nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosa

Aalii or Hawaiian hopseed bushSapindaceae (Soapberry family)Indigenous to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Male flowers.Early Hawaiians had many uses for alii. The yellowish-brown hard wood, sometimes with black heartwood, was used for canoe building, weapons, agricultural tools, rafters, posts and thatching posts or purlins in house (hale) construction.Regarding the resiliency of these tough shrubs, an ancient boasts of the people of Ka states: "He aalii au; aohe makani e hina ai" which means "I am an aalii shrub; no wind can push me over," or in other words, "I can hold my own even in the face of difficulties."The seeds were boiled to make red dye for decorating kapa (tapa) cloth.The very hard, durable wood is heavy and sinks in water and so was used for bait sticks. From a canoe, the bait sticks were lowered into water at a depth or twenty or so feet to attract fish or hee (octopus), which then could be lured to the surface and caught with a waiting net. Aalii was also fashioned into light fishing spears, especially for hee.Fruits (capsules) and leaves were used in lei making by early Hawaiians, as they are occasionally used today.Medicinally, the crushed leaves were used as a topical medicine for relief from irritating rashes and contagious diseases such as ringworm or "haole rot" and staff infections. For a treatment called holoina, aalii leaves are mixed with alaa (Planchonella sandwicensis) bark and puakala ku kula (Argemone glauca) root then ground and strained. The liquid is heated in a steam bath, which is followed with a purge of ground pilikai (Stictocardia tiliifolia) fruit to treat skin rash (hune or maneo).Like hops, flowers were used to impart a bitter flavor, and also used as a tonic.Some Polynesian Names:Aalii, Aalii k ma kua, Aalii k makani (Hawaiian); Ake, Akeake, Akerantangi (Mori); Apiri (Tahiti, Society Islands); Kmakani (Hawaiian)NPH00016nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosa

Both aalii (Dodonaea viscosa) & ilima (Sida fallax) are indigenous to the Hawaiian IslandsPhoto:Knepuu, LnaiThese plants were valued by early Hawaiians. For more information, please visit:nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosanativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sida_fallax

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Pima Canyon, Santa Catalina Mountains, Arizona, April 11, 2010

Western Australia, Australia

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Wyperfeld National Park, Victoria, AustraliaSapindaceae

Punda Maria, Limpopo, South Africa

This was found next to a Perennial Stream in South Eastern Arizona, USA. It was in gallery forest next to the stream. The surrounding habitat was desert scrub. This is at about 2500 meters in elevation. Warm desert. Sabino Creek.

Aalii or Hawaiian hopseed bushSapindaceae (Soapberry family)Indigenous to the Hawaiian IslandsKnepuu, LnaiEarly Hawaiians had many uses for alii. The yellowish-brown hard wood, sometimes with black heartwood, was used for canoe building, weapons, agricultural tools, rafters, posts and thatching posts or purlins in house (hale) construction.Regarding the resiliency of these tough shrubs, an ancient boasts of the people of Ka states: "He aalii au; aohe makani e hina ai" which means "I am an aalii shrub; no wind can push me over," or in other words, "I can hold my own even in the face of difficulties."The seeds were boiled to make red dye for decorating kapa (tapa) cloth.The very hard, durable wood is heavy and sinks in water and so was used for bait sticks. From a canoe, the bait sticks were lowered into water at a depth or twenty or so feet to attract fish or hee (octopus), which then could be lured to the surface and caught with a waiting net. Aalii was also fashioned into light fishing spears, especially for hee.Fruits (capsules) and leaves were used in lei making by early Hawaiians, as they are occasionally used today.Medicinally, the crushed leaves were used as a topical medicine for relief from irritating rashes and contagious diseases such as ringworm or "haole rot" and staff infections. For a treatment called holoina, aalii leaves are mixed with alaa (Planchonella sandwicensis) bark and puakala ku kula (Argemone glauca) root then ground and strained. The liquid is heated in a steam bath, which is followed with a purge of ground pilikai (Stictocardia tiliifolia) fruit to treat skin rash (hune or maneo).Like hops, flowers were used to impart a bitter flavor, and also used as a tonic.Some Polynesian Names:Aalii, Aalii k ma kua, Aalii k makani (Hawaiian); Ake, Akeake, Akerantangi (Mori); Apiri (Tahiti, Society Islands); Kmakani (Hawaiian)NPH00011nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosa

Aalii or Hawaiian hopseed bushSapindaceae (Soapberry family)Indigenous to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Female plant.Early Hawaiians had many uses for alii. The yellowish-brown hard wood, sometimes with black heartwood, was used for canoe building, weapons, agricultural tools, rafters, posts and thatching posts or purlins in house (hale) construction.Regarding the resiliency of these tough shrubs, an ancient boasts of the people of Ka states: "He aalii au; aohe makani e hina ai" which means "I am an aalii shrub; no wind can push me over," or in other words, "I can hold my own even in the face of difficulties."The seeds were boiled to make red dye for decorating kapa (tapa) cloth.The very hard, durable wood is heavy and sinks in water and so was used for bait sticks. From a canoe, the bait sticks were lowered into water at a depth or twenty or so feet to attract fish or hee (octopus), which then could be lured to the surface and caught with a waiting net. Aalii was also fashioned into light fishing spears, especially for hee.Fruits (capsules) and leaves were used in lei making by early Hawaiians, as they are occasionally used today.Medicinally, the crushed leaves were used as a topical medicine for relief from irritating rashes and contagious diseases such as ringworm or "haole rot" and staff infections. For a treatment called holoina, aalii leaves are mixed with alaa (Planchonella sandwicensis) bark and puakala ku kula (Argemone glauca) root then ground and strained. The liquid is heated in a steam bath, which is followed with a purge of ground pilikai (Stictocardia tiliifolia) fruit to treat skin rash (hune or maneo).Like hops, flowers were used to impart a bitter flavor, and also used as a tonic.Some Polynesian Names:Aalii, Aalii k ma kua, Aalii k makani (Hawaiian); Ake, Akeake, Akerantangi (Mori); Apiri (Tahiti, Society Islands); Kmakani (Hawaiian)NPH00002nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosa

Punda Maria, Limpopo, South Africa

Aalii or Hawaiian hopseed bushSapindaceae (Soapberry family)Indigenous to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Female flowers; ripening fruits.Early Hawaiians had many uses for alii. The yellowish-brown hard wood, sometimes with black heartwood, was used for canoe building, weapons, agricultural tools, rafters, posts and thatching posts or purlins in house (hale) construction.Regarding the resiliency of these tough shrubs, an ancient boasts of the people of Ka states: "He aalii au; aohe makani e hina ai" which means "I am an aalii shrub; no wind can push me over," or in other words, "I can hold my own even in the face of difficulties."The seeds were boiled to make red dye for decorating kapa (tapa) cloth.The very hard, durable wood is heavy and sinks in water and so was used for bait sticks. From a canoe, the bait sticks were lowered into water at a depth or twenty or so feet to attract fish or hee (octopus), which then could be lured to the surface and caught with a waiting net. Aalii was also fashioned into light fishing spears, especially for hee.Fruits (capsules) and leaves were used in lei making by early Hawaiians, as they are occasionally used today.Medicinally, the crushed leaves were used as a topical medicine for relief from irritating rashes and contagious diseases such as ringworm or "haole rot" and staff infections. For a treatment called holoina, aalii leaves are mixed with alaa (Planchonella sandwicensis) bark and puakala ku kula (Argemone glauca) root then ground and strained. The liquid is heated in a steam bath, which is followed with a purge of ground pilikai (Stictocardia tiliifolia) fruit to treat skin rash (hune or maneo).Like hops, flowers were used to impart a bitter flavor, and also used as a tonic.Some Polynesian Names:Aalii, Aalii k ma kua, Aalii k makani (Hawaiian); Ake, Akeake, Akerantangi (Mori); Apiri (Tahiti, Society Islands); Kmakani (Hawaiian)NPH00008nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosa

Aalii or Hawaiian hopseed bushSapindaceae (Soapberry family)Indigenous to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Early Hawaiians had many uses for alii. The yellowish-brown hard wood, sometimes with black heartwood, was used for canoe building, weapons, agricultural tools, rafters, posts and thatching posts or purlins in house (hale) construction.Regarding the resiliency of these tough shrubs, an ancient boasts of the people of Ka states: "He aalii au; aohe makani e hina ai" which means "I am an aalii shrub; no wind can push me over," or in other words, "I can hold my own even in the face of difficulties."The seeds were boiled to make red dye for decorating kapa (tapa) cloth.The very hard, durable wood is heavy and sinks in water and so was used for bait sticks. From a canoe, the bait sticks were lowered into water at a depth or twenty or so feet to attract fish or hee (octopus), which then could be lured to the surface and caught with a waiting net. Aalii was also fashioned into light fishing spears, especially for hee.Fruits (capsules) and leaves were used in lei making by early Hawaiians, as they are occasionally used today.Medicinally, the crushed leaves were used as a topical medicine for relief from irritating rashes and contagious diseases such as ringworm or "haole rot" and staff infections. For a treatment called holoina, aalii leaves are mixed with alaa (Planchonella sandwicensis) bark and puakala ku kula (Argemone glauca) root then ground and strained. The liquid is heated in a steam bath, which is followed with a purge of ground pilikai (Stictocardia tiliifolia) fruit to treat skin rash (hune or maneo).Like hops, flowers were used to impart a bitter flavor, and also used as a tonic.Some Polynesian Names:Aalii, Aalii k ma kua, Aalii k makani (Hawaiian); Ake, Akeake, Akerantangi (Mori); Apiri (Tahiti, Society Islands); Kmakani (Hawaiian)NPH00014nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Dodonaea_viscosa