Diospyros hillebrandii
About
Diospyros hillebrandii, is a species of flowering tree in the ebony family, Ebenaceae, that is endemic to the islands of Oʻahu and Kauaʻi in Hawaii. Its common name, Ēlama, also means torch or lamp in Hawaiian. Ēlama is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching a height of 4–10 m (13–33 ft). It can be found in coastal mesic and mixed mesic forests at elevations of 150–760 m (490–2,490 ft).
- Family
- Ebenaceae
How to use it
While Ēlama is not commonly used for any specific medicinal or industrial purposes, its presence in coastal forests contributes to the unique ecosystem of Hawaii, supporting local wildlife and maintaining the health of the forest.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
If you're planting an Ēlama tree, make sure to choose a spot in a coastal or mixed mesic forest area, as it thrives best in these environments.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Ēlama is not eaten by humans, so it's best to admire this beautiful tree in its natural habitat rather than looking for culinary uses.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Diospyros hillebrandii
- Slug
- diospyros-hillebrandii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Ebenaceae
- Genus
- Diospyros
- Species
- hillebrandii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5279622
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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