Wauke
Description: Shrubby tree that can reach heights up to five meters tall. The leaves are dark green and take a weird curved shape.
ʻōlelo mua (Introduction):
Inoa(Name):
- Scientific – Broussonetia papyrifera
- Hawaiian – Wauke
ʻOhana: Part of Moraceae family
Kūlana olakino(Status): Polynesian Introduction
Lāʻau lapaʻau(Medicinal Use):
- Wauke shoots are used to treat ‘ea and pa’ao’ao in adults.
- As a purgative and mixed with niu water, the liquid is broiled and cooked ipu’aiwaha.
Ways it was Used:
- Preferred source of fibers for making kapa.
- Kapa is used for clothing as well as blankets, burial coverings.
- The raw bark was twisted or beaten into cordage.
Kino lau(Many Forms taken by Supernatural body):
