Koa
Description: Grow to be a large tree with thin, long, pointed green leaves.
ʻōlelo mua (Introduction):
Inoa(Name):
- Scientific – Acacia Koa
- Hawaiian – Koa
ʻOhana: Part of Fabaceae family
Kūlana olakino(Status): Endemic
Lāʻau lapaʻau(Medicinal Use):
- The young leaves of this plants was used to induce sleep for cramps or fevers.
- Ashes of burnt leaves smeared over lesions for ‘ea and pa’ao’ao in children
Ways it was Used:
- Equally used for fuel and construction.
- Used to build war canoes, bark used for dying and tanning canoes, paddles, surfboards.
- Traditionally used as bearing sticks, kahili handles, weapons and now they are made into furniture and bowls.
Kino lau(Many Forms taken by Supernatural body): None