Aleurites moluccanus - Wikipedia
Aleurites moluccanus, the candlenut, is a flowering tree in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It grows up to 30 m (98 ft) tall. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The species epithet means "from the Moluccas". Its habitats include both …
Kukui (Candlenut) - Manoa Heritage Center
Kukui are large trees common throughout Hawaiʻi, found in forests of the lower mountain zone, where they can be identified from a distance by their pale foliage (underside of leaves reflects light). Large crops of fruits are produced each year, 75-100 pounds of nuts from a single tree.
Kukui Nut Tree: Discover Its Cultural Legacy at Kona Cloud Forest
The Kukui nut tree, also known as the Candlenut tree, holds a special place in Hawaiian culture and history. Known scientifically as Aleurites moluccanus , this versatile tree was among the “canoe plants’ ‘ brought to Hawaii by Polynesian voyagers.
Hawaii State Tree | Kukui or Candlenut Tree - State Symbols USA
The kukui tree (Aleurites Moluccana) was designated the official state tree of Hawaii in 1959. All State Trees. The kukui is also called the candlenut tree (because the nut of the kukui was used for candles by early settlers). The blossom of the kukui is also the official island lei material of Moloka'i. The kukui tree is not native to Hawaii ...
Kukui, the State tree of Hawaii, is well known and is recognized from a distance by its silvery green or gray-ish foliage. This large spreading tree is common in moist lowland mountain forests through the Hawaiian Islands. The large long-stalked leaves are mostly three- or five-lobed and have five or seven main veins from base.
The candlenut tree - Ka Wai Ola
2018年7月1日 · In 1959, the Hawai‘i Legislature named the kukui (candlenut) tree the official emblem for Hawai‘i because of its numerous uses and symbolic value. The kukui tree served a variety of functions in old Hawai‘i. Among those uses, the kukui provided an adhesive, fish bait, dyes and pigments, medicines, and nuts for lei-making.
Candlenut Tree | Hawaiian Plant Life - Maui Ocean Center
Kukui (Candlenut) The kukui tree was named the state tree of Hawaiʻi due to its versatility. It has been cultivated by different cultures since 1300 BC, and was introduced to Hawaiʻi by Polynesian voyagers over 1000 years ago.
Kukui ~ candlenut tree - Hawaii Forest & Trail
2012年5月20日 · Shimmery leaves, silvery-pale green foliage dancing in the wind. Or else you catch a glimpse as you zip through the Halawa forest canopy, a peaceful play of light like a song. These are the ways that Hawaii’s beloved kukui tree reveals itself.
Kukui - hawaiiannativeplants.com
2013年10月23日 · Also Known As: Candlenut Tree. Polynesian Introduction: All of HI except Kaho’olawe. Description: Large trees up to 60 feet tall easily distinguished from far distances by its light green foliage. Also recognizable are its distinct …
Kukui | Kukui Tree | Candlenut | Hawaiian Tree - Maui No Ka Oi …
2006年1月1日 · The Tree of Light. The magnificent kukui, the state tree of Hawai‘i, has brought food, medicine, and both actual and spiritual illumination to generations of Maui residents.
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