White Kauai Rosemallow

Summary.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:5px;font-size:95%;border-spacing:2px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;width:100%}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{vertical-align:top}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:4px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{background:#ccf;text-align:right;padding-right:0.4em;width:15%;font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{border-top:0;padding-top:0;margin-top:-8px}@media only screen and (max-width:719px){.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table.fileinfotpl-type-information{border-spacing:0;padding:0;word-break:break-word;width:100%!important}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody{display:block}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:0.2em 0.4em;text-align:left;text-align:start}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{display:flex;flex-direction:column}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{margin-top:-1px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 0 100%;width:100%}} Description: Kokiʻo keʻokeʻo or Kauai white hibiscus Malvaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauaʻi only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers! NPH0021 nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae. Date: 5 May 2009, 11:42. Source: Hibiscus waimeae subsp. waimeae Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: Hibiscus waimeae (Hawaiian white hibiscus, kokio kea, kokio keokeo) Flower at Kealia Pond NWR, Maui, Hawaii. June 17, 2013 #130617-5055 Image Use Policy. Date: 17 June 2013, 12:27. Source: starr-130617-5055-Hibiscus_waimeae-flower-Kealia_Pond_NWR-Maui. Author: Forest and Kim Starr.

Summary.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:5px;font-size:95%;border-spacing:2px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;width:100%}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{vertical-align:top}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:4px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{background:#ccf;text-align:right;padding-right:0.4em;width:15%;font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{border-top:0;padding-top:0;margin-top:-8px}@media only screen and (max-width:719px){.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table.fileinfotpl-type-information{border-spacing:0;padding:0;word-break:break-word;width:100%!important}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody{display:block}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:0.2em 0.4em;text-align:left;text-align:start}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{display:flex;flex-direction:column}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{margin-top:-1px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 0 100%;width:100%}} Description: Kokiʻo keʻokeʻo or Small Kauai white hibiscus Malvaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauaʻi only) Endangered Oʻahu (Cultivated) The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers! NPH00015 nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_hannerae. Date: 18 September 2008, 06:35. Source: Hibiscus waimeae subsp. hannerae Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: Hibiscus waimeae (Hawaiian white hibiscus, kokio kea, kokio keokeo) Flowering habit parking area landscaping at Hawea Pl Olinda, Maui, Hawaii. September 18, 2015 #150918-0678 Image Use Policy. Date: 18 September 2015, 15:33. Source: starr-150918-0678-Hibiscus_waimeae-flowering_habit_parking_area_landscaping-Hawea_Pl_Olinda-Maui. Author: Forest and Kim Starr.

Description: Hibiscus waimeae (Hawaiian white hibiscus, kokio kea, kokio keokeo) Habit view yard and parking at Hawea Pl Olinda, Maui, Hawaii. July 19, 2013 #130719-0016 Image Use Policy. Date: 19 July 2013, 07:47. Source: starr-130719-0016-Hibiscus_waimeae-habit_view_yard_and_parking-Hawea_Pl_Olinda-Maui. Author: Forest and Kim Starr.

Summary.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:5px;font-size:95%;border-spacing:2px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;width:100%}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{vertical-align:top}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:4px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{background:#ccf;text-align:right;padding-right:0.4em;width:15%;font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{border-top:0;padding-top:0;margin-top:-8px}@media only screen and (max-width:719px){.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table.fileinfotpl-type-information{border-spacing:0;padding:0;word-break:break-word;width:100%!important}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody{display:block}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:0.2em 0.4em;text-align:left;text-align:start}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{display:flex;flex-direction:column}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{margin-top:-1px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 0 100%;width:100%}} Description: Kokiʻo keʻokeʻo or Kauai white hibiscus Malvaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauaʻi only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers! nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae. Date: 11 November 2011, 16:40. Source: Hibiscus waimeae subsp. waimeae Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Summary.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:5px;font-size:95%;border-spacing:2px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;width:100%}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{vertical-align:top}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:4px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{background:#ccf;text-align:right;padding-right:0.4em;width:15%;font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{border-top:0;padding-top:0;margin-top:-8px}@media only screen and (max-width:719px){.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table.fileinfotpl-type-information{border-spacing:0;padding:0;word-break:break-word;width:100%!important}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody{display:block}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:0.2em 0.4em;text-align:left;text-align:start}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{display:flex;flex-direction:column}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{margin-top:-1px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 0 100%;width:100%}} Description: Hibiscus waimeae subsp. hannerae. Date: 21 August 2011, 09:05. Source: Hibiscus_3 Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: Hibiscus waimeae in Lyon Arboretum, Hawaii, USA. Date: January 2008. Source: Own work. Author: Daderot. Permission(Reusing this file): Own work, all rights released (Public domain).

Description: Hibiscus sp. (Hibiscus) Waimeae or anottianus flowering habit at Ulupalakua Ranch, Maui, Hawaii. June 08, 2012 #120608-7291 Image Use Policy. Date: 8 June 2012, 10:00. Source: starr-120608-7291-Hibiscus_sp-waimeae_or_anottianus_flowering_habit-Ulupalakua_Ranch-Maui. Author: Forest and Kim Starr.

Description: Hibiscus sp. (Hibiscus) Waimeae or anottianus flowers at Ulupalakua Ranch, Maui, Hawaii. June 08, 2012 #120608-7288 Image Use Policy. Date: 8 June 2012, 09:59. Source: starr-120608-7288-Hibiscus_sp-waimeae_or_anottianus_flowers-Ulupalakua_Ranch-Maui. Author: Forest and Kim Starr.

Summary.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;background-color:#f8f9fa;padding:5px;font-size:95%;border-spacing:2px;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;width:100%}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{vertical-align:top}.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:4px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{background:#ccf;text-align:right;padding-right:0.4em;width:15%;font-weight:bold}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{border-top:0;padding-top:0;margin-top:-8px}@media only screen and (max-width:719px){.mw-parser-output table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table.fileinfotpl-type-information{border-spacing:0;padding:0;word-break:break-word;width:100%!important}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody{display:block}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr>th,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>td,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr>th{padding:0.2em 0.4em;text-align:left;text-align:start}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output.fileinfotpl-type-information>tbody>tr{display:flex;flex-direction:column}.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+table.commons-file-information-table,.mw-parser-output.commons-file-information-table+div.commons-file-information-table>table{margin-top:-1px}.mw-parser-output.fileinfo-paramfield{box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 0 100%;width:100%}} Description: Kokiʻo keʻokeʻo or Kauai white hibiscus Malvaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauaʻi only) Lyon Arboretum, Mānoa, Oʻahu (Cultivated) The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers! NPH0017 nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae. Date: 14 November 2008, 12:36. Source: Hibiscus waimeae subsp. waimeae Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: Hibiscus sp. (Hibiscus) Waimeae or anottianus flower at Ulupalakua Ranch, Maui, Hawaii. June 08, 2012 #120608-7285 Image Use Policy. Date: 8 June 2012, 09:58. Source: starr-120608-7285-Hibiscus_sp-waimeae_or_anottianus_flower-Ulupalakua_Ranch-Maui. Author: Forest and Kim Starr.

[Syn. Hibiscus hannerae]Kokio keokeo or Small Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Both the native red and white hibiscuses were grown near their houses for their flowers by early Hawaiians.EtymologyThe generic name Hibiscus is derived from hibiscos, the Greek name for mallow. The specific epithet waimeae refers to the Waimea Canyon, Kauai, where this species is found.The subspecies hannerae was named by the botanist couple Otto and Isa Degener for Mrs. Ruth Knudsen Hanner, a supporter of their work on Kauai.NPH00023nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_hannerae

Kokio keokeo or Small Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Both the native red and white hibiscuses were grown near their houses for their flowers by early Hawaiians.EtymologyThe generic name Hibiscus is derived from hibiscos, the Greek name for mallow. The specific epithet waimeae refers to the Waimea Canyon, Kauai, where this species is found.The subspecies hannerae was named by the botanist couple Otto and Isa Degener in honor of Mrs. Ruth Knudsen Hanner, a supporter of their work on Kauai.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_hannerae

Kokio keokeo or Small Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Both the native red and white hibiscuses were grown near their houses for their flowers by early Hawaiians.EtymologyThe generic name Hibiscus is derived from hibiscos, the Greek name for mallow. The specific epithet waimeae refers to the Waimea Canyon, Kauai, where this species is found.The subspecies hannerae was named by the botanist couple Otto and Isa Degener in honor of Mrs. Ruth Knudsen Hanner, a supporter of their work on Kauai.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_hannerae

[Syn. Hibiscus waimeae subsp. hannerae]Kokio keokeo or Small Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Both the native red and white hibiscuses were grown near their houses for their flowers by early Hawaiians.NPH00022nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_hannerae

[Syn. Hibiscus waimeae subsp. hannerae]Kokio keokeo or Small Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Both the native red and white hibiscuses were grown near their houses for their flowers by early Hawaiians.NPH00014nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_hannerae

[Syn. Hibiscus waimeae subsp. hannerae]Kokio keokeo or Small Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Both the native red and white hibiscuses were grown near their houses for their flowers by early Hawaiians.NPH00015nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_hannerae

Kokio keokeo or Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Early Hawaiians used these flowers medicinally. The bases of the buds of hau hele (H. arnottianus, H. furcellatus) were chewed by the mother and given to infants as a laxative. Too, children would chew and swallow seeds for general weakness of the body.NPH0003nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae

Kokio keokeo or Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Early Hawaiians grew both the native red and white hibiscuses near their houses for their flowers and enjoyment much as we do today.EtymologyThe generic name Hibiscus is derived from hibiscos, the Greek name for mallow. The specific and subspecific epithet waimeae refers to the Waimea Canyon, Kauai, where this species is found.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae

Kokio keokeo or Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Lyon Arboretum, Mnoa, Oahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!NPH0017nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae

Kokio keokeo or Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers! They can grow from large shrubs to small or medium trees to 20-30 feet (6-9 m.) or more.Both the native red and white hibiscuses were grown for their flowers near the houses of early Hawaiians even as they are today in Hawaii.EtymologyThe generic name Hibiscus is derived from hibiscos, the Greek name for mallow. The specific and subspecific epithet waimeae refers to the Waimea Canyon, Kauai, where this species is found.NPH0005nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae

Kokio keokeo or Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae

Kokio keokeo or Kauai white hibiscusMalvaceae (Mallow family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)Oahu (Cultivated)The two native Hawaiian white hibiscuses, Hibiscus arnottianus and H. waimeae, are the only known species of hibiscuses in the world known to have fragrant flowers!Hawaiian Name:Kokio kea and Kokio keokeo literally mean "white kokio" and "white, white [clear white] kokio," respectively.Both the native red and white hibiscuses were grown near their houses for their flowers by early Hawaiians much as they are today.EtymologyThe generic name Hibiscus is derived from hibiscos, the Greek name for mallow. The specific and subspecific epithet waimeae refers to the Waimea Canyon, Kauai, where this species is found.NPH0004nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Hibiscus_waimeae_waimeae