Lapalapa
Cheirodendron platyphyllum
About
Cheirodendron platyphyllum, also known as lapalapa, is a species of flowering plant in the ginseng family, Araliaceae, that is endemic to the islands of Oʻahu and Kauaʻi in Hawaii. It is a small tree, reaching a height of 8 m (26 ft) and a trunk diameter of 20 cm (7.9 in). Lapalapa inhabits wet forests and bogs at elevations of 670–1,520 m (2,200–4,990 ft).
- Family
- Araliaceae
How to use it
Lapalapa is an important part of its ecosystem, providing habitat for various wildlife in the wet forests of Hawaii. Its presence helps maintain the biodiversity of these unique environments, making it valuable for conservation efforts.,
Sources: Wikidata, en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Lapalapa is not eaten by humans, so you won't find it in any recipes. Instead, this tree is appreciated for its beauty and ecological importance rather than culinary uses.
Sources: Wikidata
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Cheirodendron platyphyllum
- Slug
- cheirodendron-platyphyllum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Genus
- Cheirodendron
- Species
- platyphyllum
- Wikidata QID
- Q5089699
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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