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Melicope barbigera
Melicope barbigera A. Gray
Uahiapele, Alani, Alani Kuahiwi
Rutaceae (Rue family)
Synonym(s): Pelea barbigera
USDA Symbol: MEBA3
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 40 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , GreenBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: May bloom any time of year under the right conditions.
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
Web Reference
Webref 49 - Flora of the Hawaiian Islands (2020) Smithsonian National Museum of Natural HistoryAdditional resources
USDA: Find Melicope barbigera in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Melicope barbigera in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Melicope barbigera
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-24Research By: CBR