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Pūkiawe

Leptecophylla tameiameiae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Leptecophylla

About

Leptecophylla tameiameiae, known as pūkiawe or maiele in the Hawaiian language, is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Hawaiian and Marquesas Islands. The specific epithet honors King Kamehameha I, who formed the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. It grows as a tree up to 4.6 m (15 ft) tall in forests and as a shrub 0.9–3 m (3.0–9.8 ft) in height elsewhere. Its small needle-like leaves are whitish underneath, dark green above. The round berries range in color

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pūkiawe?
The scientific name of Pūkiawe is Leptecophylla tameiameiae.
What kingdom does Pūkiawe belong to?
Pūkiawe belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Pūkiawe belong to?
Pūkiawe belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Pūkiawe belong to?
Pūkiawe belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Pūkiawe belong to?
Pūkiawe belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does Pūkiawe belong to?
Pūkiawe belongs to the family Ericaceae.
What genus does Pūkiawe belong to?
Pūkiawe belongs to the genus Leptecophylla.