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Charpentiera elliptica
Charpentiera elliptica (Hillebr.) A. Heller
Ellipticleaf Papala, Papala
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CHEL
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Size Notes: Up to about 20 feet tall.
Fruit: Utricle. Seeds shiny black.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , BrownBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Diverse mesic forests.
Bibliography
Bibref 1798 - Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawaii, Revised Edition (1999) Wagner, W.L.; Herbst, D.R.; Sohmer, S.H.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Charpentiera elliptica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Charpentiera elliptica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Charpentiera elliptica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-10-27Research By: CBR