Haplostachys haplostachya (A. Gray) H. St. John

An endemic genus of 5 species to the Hawaiian Islands. This species was originally found on several islands, but now is only known in the wild from an area in the military training base between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island at 1585m. This small outplanted population where these photos were taken, is within the Kipuka Nene exclosure in the National Park at around 2900ft/884m. Endangered.

An endemic genus of 5 species to the Hawaiian Islands. This species was originally found on several islands, but now is only known in the wild from an area in the military training base between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island at 1585m. This small outplanted population where these photos were taken, is within the Kipuka Nene exclosure in the National Park at around 2900ft/884m. Endangered.

An endemic genus of 5 species to the Hawaiian Islands. Note upper leaf surface green and densely puberulent with lower surface white tomentose. Margins crenate. Elevation around 2900ft/884m. Endangered.

An endemic genus of 5 species to the Hawaiian Islands. Note lower leaf surface white tomentose and margins crenate. Elevation around 2900ft/884m. Endangered.

An endemic genus of 5 species to the Hawaiian Islands. Note upper leaf surface green and desnsely puberulent with lower leaf surface white tomentose and margins crenate. Elevation around 2900ft/884m. Endangered.

An endemic genus of 5 species to the Hawaiian Islands. Note flowers in racemes and calyx tomentose. Elevation around 2900ft/884m. Endangered.

An endemic genus of 5 species to the Hawaiian Islands. Note calyx tomentose with linear teeth; corolla tube somewhat curved. Elevation around 2900ft/884m. Endangered.

Photograph of Haplostachys haplostachya. Cultivated National Tropical Botanical Garden.

Photograph of Haplostachys haplostachya. Cultivated National Tropical Botanical Garden.

Photograph of Haplostachys haplostachya. Cultivated National Tropical Botanical Garden.

Illustrationes florae insularum Maris Pacifici /. Parisiis :G. Masson,1886-[1892].. biodiversitylibrary.org/page/45603210

HonohonoLamiaceae (Mint family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai & Maui, extinct; Hawaii Island, extant)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Pictured is not a herbarium specimen. They are the dried flower stems with ripe fruits and seeds.Flowers www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/10701766475/in/photolist...Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/14295165130/in/photolist...The endemic Hawaiian genus Haplostachys belongs to a group of over sixty native mints, the majority of which do not have fragrant leaves. However, while honohono leaves have no scent, the flowers certainly do. Some who have smelled the pua (flowers) have said they have a pleasant scent, while others 'do not really care for the smell.'This species, Haplostachys haplostachya, is the last of the five known species. The others are extinct and are now found only as dried herbarium specimens. Haplostachys bryanii, H. linearifolia, and H. munroi can be seen on my Photostream.EtymologyThe generic name and specific epithets are drived from the Greek haplo, single, and stachys and stachya, spike, in reference to the single flower at each axis of the verticillaster in these plants.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Haplostachys_haplostachya

Honohono as cut flowers.For more information see Honohono as cut flowers.For more information see www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/10701766475/in/photostream/

HonohonoLamiaceae (Mint family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai & Maui, extinct; Hawaii Island, extant)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)The endemic Hawaiian genus Haplostachys belongs to a group of over sixty native mints, the majority of which do not have fragrant leaves. However, while honohono leaves have no scent, the flowers certainly do. Some who have smelled the pua (flowers) have said they have a pleasant scent, while others 'do not really care for the smell.'This species, Haplostachys haplostachya, is the last of the five known species. The others are extinct and are now found only as dried herbarium specimens. Haplostachys bryanii, H. linearifolia, and H. munroi can be seen on my Photostream.EtymologyThe generic name and specific epithets are drived from the Greek haplo, single, and stachys and stachya, spike, in reference to the single flower at each axis of the verticillaster in these plants.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Haplostachys_haplostachya

HonohonoLamiaceae (Mint family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai & Maui, extinct; Hawaii Island, extant)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Leaves have a soft downy feel.The endemic Hawaiian genus Haplostachys belongs to a group of over sixty native mints, the majority of which do not have fragrant leaves. However, while honohono leaves have no scent, the flowers certainly do. Some who have smelled the pua (flowers) have said they have a pleasant scent, while others 'do not really care for the smell.'This species, Haplostachys haplostachya, is the last of the five known species. The others are extinct and are now found only as dried herbarium specimens. Haplostachys bryanii, H. linearifolia, and H. munroi can be seen on my Photostream.EtymologyThe generic name and specific epithets are drived from the Greek haplo, single, and stachys and stachya, spike, in reference to the single flower at each axis of the verticillaster in these plants.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Haplostachys_haplostachya

HonohonoLamiaceae (Mint family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai & Maui, extinct; Hawaii Island, extant)NatureServe: Critically ImperiledOahu (Cultivated)Leaves have a soft downy feelLeaveswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/10872789836/in/datetaken...Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/14295165130/in/photolist...The endemic Hawaiian genus Haplostachys belongs to a group of over sixty native mints, the majority of which do not have fragrant leaves. However, while honohono leaves have no scent, the flowers certainly do. Some who have smelled the pua (flowers) have said they have a pleasant scent, while others 'do not really care for the smell.'This species, Haplostachys haplostachya, is the last of the five known species. The others are extinct and are now found only as dried herbarium specimens. Haplostachys bryanii, H. linearifolia, and H. munroi can be seen on my Photostream.EtymologyThe generic name and specific epithets are drived from the Greek haplo, single, and stachys and stachya, spike, in reference to the single flower at each axis of the verticillaster in these plants.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Haplostachys_haplostachya

HonohonoLamiaceae (Mint family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai & Maui, extinct; Hawaii Island, extant)NatureServe: Critically ImperiledOahu (Cultivated)Leaves have a soft downy feel.Leaveswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/10872789836/in/datetaken...Leaves (Closeup)www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/10859003186/in/datetaken...Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/14295165130/in/photolist...The endemic Hawaiian genus Haplostachys belongs to a group of over sixty native mints, the majority of which do not have fragrant leaves. However, while honohono leaves have no scent, the flowers certainly do. Some who have smelled the pua (flowers) have said they have a pleasant scent, while others 'do not really care for the smell.'This species, Haplostachys haplostachya, is the last of the five known species. The others are extinct and are now found only as dried herbarium specimens. Haplostachys bryanii, H. linearifolia, and H. munroi can be seen on my Photostream.EtymologyThe generic name and specific epithets are drived from the Greek haplo, single, and stachys and stachya, spike, in reference to the single flower at each axis of the verticillaster in these plants.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Haplostachys_haplostachya

HonohonoLamiaceae (Mint family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai & Maui, extinct; Hawaii Island, extant)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Leaves have a soft downy feel.Closeup of underside of leaf www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/10859003186/in/photostream/The endemic Hawaiian genus Haplostachys belongs to a group of over sixty native mints, the majority of which do not have fragrant leaves. However, while honohono leaves have no scent, the flowers certainly do. Some who have smelled the pua (flowers) have said they have a pleasant scent, while others 'do not really care for the smell.'This species, Haplostachys haplostachya, is the last of the five known species. The others are extinct and are now found only as dried herbarium specimens. Haplostachys bryanii, H. linearifolia, and H. munroi can be seen on my Photostream.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Haplostachys_haplostachya

HonohonoLamiaceae (Mint family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai & Maui, extinct; Hawaii Island, extant)NatureServe: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Flowers: www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/10701766475/in/photolist...Leaves have a soft downy feel.The endemic Hawaiian genus Haplostachys belongs to a group of over sixty native mints, the majority of which do not have fragrant leaves. However, while honohono leaves have no scent, the flowers certainly do. Some who have smelled the pua (flowers) have said they have a pleasant scent, while others 'do not really care for the smell.'This species, Haplostachys haplostachya, is the last of the five known species. The others are extinct and are now found only as dried herbarium specimens. Haplostachys bryanii, H. linearifolia, and H. munroi can be seen on my Photostream.EtymologyThe generic name and specific epithets are drived from the Greek haplo, single, and stachys and stachya, spike, in reference to the single flower at each axis of the verticillaster in these plants.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Haplostachys_haplostachya

Honohono as cut flowers.The endemic Hawaiian genus Haplostachys belongs to a group of over sixty native mints, the majority of which do not have fragrant leaves. However, while honohono leaves have no scent, the flowers certainly do. Some who have smelled the pua (flowers) have said they have a pleasant scent, while others 'do not really care for the smell.'This species, Haplostachys haplostachya, is the last of the five known species. The others are extinct and are now found only as dried herbarium specimens. Haplostachys bryanii, H. linearifolia, and H. munroi can be seen on my Photostream.For more information see www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/10701766475/in/photostream/