Dianella sandwicensis
The story
In Hawaiian culture, the ʻukiʻuki holds a special place due to its historical uses. The berries were not only a source of vibrant blue dye for kapa, but the leaves also played a role in traditional architecture, being used for thatching. This dual purpose highlights the plant's importance in daily life, blending beauty with practicality in the rich tapestry of Hawaiian heritage.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
About
Dianella sandwicensis, the Hawaiian lily, is a species of flax lily native to Hawaii and New Caledonia. In Hawaiian it is called ʻukiʻuki. Neal (1965) reports that historically, Hawaiians used the berries to make blue dye for kapa. They also used the leaves for thatching house walls.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dianella sandwicensis
- Slug
- dianella-sandwicensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Genus
- Dianella
- Species
- sandwicensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q3026261
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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