Broadleaf pāpala
Charpentiera obovata
About
Charpentiera obovata, known as broadleaf pāpala, is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the family Amaranthaceae, that is endemic to Hawaiʻi. It inhabits dry, coastal mesic, mixed mesic, and wet forests at elevations of 190–1,750 metres (620–5,740 ft) on all main islands. C. obovata reaches a height of 4.6–9.1 metres (15–30 ft) and a trunk diameter of 0.1–0.6 metres (0.33–1.97 ft).
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
How to use it
Broadleaf pāpala is significant in its native habitat, providing shelter and food for various wildlife. Its unique growth in different forest types makes it an important species for conservation efforts in Hawaii. Additionally, it can be used in landscaping to create a native garden that supports local biodiversity.
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Gardening tip
If you're planting broadleaf pāpala, make sure to choose a spot that mimics its natural habitat, such as a well-drained area in a garden that gets plenty of sunlight. This will help it thrive!
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In the kitchen
Broadleaf pāpala is not eaten by humans. It's primarily valued for its ecological role and beauty rather than culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Charpentiera obovata
- Slug
- charpentiera-obovata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Charpentiera
- Species
- obovata
- Wikidata QID
- Q5086640
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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