Charpentiera elliptica
About
Charpentiera elliptica, the ellipticleaf pāpala, is an endangered species of flowering tree in the family Amaranthaceae, endemic to the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaiʻi. It inhabits coastal mesic and mixed mesic forests at elevations of 250–1,250 metres (820–4,100 ft). It is a perennial tree, growing up to 20 ft (6.1 m).
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
How to use it
The ellipticleaf papala is significant for its ecological role in the coastal forests of Kauaʻi. As an endemic species, it contributes to the local biodiversity and provides habitat for various wildlife. Conservation of this tree is vital for maintaining the health of its unique ecosystem.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Charpentiera elliptica
- Slug
- charpentiera-elliptica
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Charpentiera
- Species
- elliptica
- Wikidata QID
- Q5086638
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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