Hawaiian Bonamia

Description: Shrub or vine that can reach heights of 10 feet and higher. Produces greenish-white or white flowers. Leaves are leathery and covered in a soft yellow brownish fuzz whn young and become glabrous when leaves mature. Leaves vary in lengths of 1-3 inches long and are grey-silverish to medium green.

Lāʻau lapaʻau(Medicinal Use):

  • N/a

Ways it was Used:

  • N/a

Kino lau(Many Forms taken by Supernatural body): N/a

ʻōlelo mua (Introduction):

Inoa(Name):

  • Scientific – Bonamia menziesii
  • Hawaiian –
  • English – Hawaiian bonamia

ʻOhana: Part of Convolvulaceae family

Kūlana olakino(Status): Endemic, endangered