Polyscias sandwicensis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Polyscias sandwicensis |
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Polyscias
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sandwicensis
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Reynoldsia sandwicensis A.Gray |
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Polyscias sandwicensis, known as the 'ohe makai or ʻOhe kukuluāeʻo in Hawaiian, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It is a tree, reaching a height of 4.6–15 m (15–49 ft) high with a trunk diameter of 0.5–0.6 m (1.6–2.0 ft). It can be found at elevations of 30–800 m (98–2,625 ft) on most main islands. Polyscias sandwicensis generally inhabits lowland dry forests, but is occasionally seen in coastal mesic and mixed mesic forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
See also
In Spanish: Reynoldsia sandwicensis para niños
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