Plants of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Scientific Name Peperomia sp.
Family Piperaceae

Other Names Ala ala wai nui (transl. "large sweet smelling flow of water")
Status Endemic
Distribution & Habitat
Locations in this Guide Kipuka Puaulu
General Appearance
These are closely related species of succulent herbs.  There are some 25 native species. Kipuka Puaulu

Kipuka Puaulu

These plants grow epiphytically and on the ground. Thurston Lava Tube

Thurston Lava Tube

Kipuka Puaulu
Leaves
Kipuka Puaulu
Kipuka Puaulu
Flowers & Fruits
The distinctive long, fleshy spikes are held above the plant. Kipuka Puaulu

Thurston Lava Tube

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Last Updated: 08/05/03

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