Charpentiera densiflora
About
Charpentiera densiflora is a rare species of tree in the family Amaranthaceae known by the common names dense-flowered pāpala and Nā Pali Coast pāpala. It is endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii, where there are 300 to 400 mature trees remaining. This and many other rare Kauaian plants were added to the endangered species list of the United States in 2010.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
How to use it
The Papala tree is significant for conservation efforts due to its rarity and endemic status. Protecting this species helps preserve the unique biodiversity of Kauai, making it essential for ecological balance and habitat preservation.
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In the kitchen
The Papala is not eaten by humans. Instead, it plays a vital role in its native ecosystem, supporting local wildlife.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Charpentiera densiflora
- Slug
- charpentiera-densiflora
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Charpentiera
- Species
- densiflora
- Wikidata QID
- Q5086636
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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