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Sapindus oahuense
Sapindus oahuense Hillebr. ex Radlk.
Aulu, Kaulu, Lonomea, Oahu Soapberry
Sapindaceae (Soapberry family)
Synonym(s): Sapindus lonomea, Sapindus oahuensis
USDA Symbol: SAOA3
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 45 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Dec
Distribution
USA: HINative Habitat: Mesic to dry 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 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of HawaiiWebref 31 - Native Plants Hawai’i (2018) University of Hawaii
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sapindus oahuense in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sapindus oahuense in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sapindus oahuense
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-16Research By: CBR