Systematics of Vascular Plants, UH Manoa (HAW:BOT461)
Charpentiera ovata Gaudich.
Amaranthaceae
Ben Robinsonn (December 3, 2018)
USA, HI, Honolulu, UH Manoa
21.301679 -157.815112 +-16m.
110 meters (361ft)
This species was found in the St John botanical courtyard. This habitat receives a fair amount of sun, shade and rain. There are a few trees in the zone that provide extra shade. The surrounding walls of the courtyard also provide some shade. The courtyard is surrounded by classrooms. Species neighboring this one are around the same size except for the trees.
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Distribution Status Endemic Endangered Species Status No Status Plant Form / Growth Habit Shrub Tree Mature Size, Height (in feet) Shrub, Tall, Greater than 10 Tree, Small, 15 to 30 Mature Size, Width Plants have a spread of 10 feet or more. Life Span Long lived (Greater than 5 years) Landscape Uses Accent Container Indoor Hedges Additional Landscape Use Information Does well as an understory plant in moist or wet shady locations. If grown in pots, the bigger the pot, the bigger the plant will grow. In a 2 or 3 gallon pot they will grow about 3 or 4 feet tall and 7 or 8 feet in a 7 gallon container. Plant Produces Flowers Yes.Flower Type Not Showy Flower Colors Red White Additional Flower Color Information Pāpala has several to numerous red flowers per spike. While the flowers themselves are insignificant, when combined with the bright red stems (panicles), the plant presents a showy display of inflorescence. Blooming Period Year Round Sporadic.Plant texture Medium Coarse Leaf Colors Light Green Medium Green