Plant Species

Hāpu’u pulu is native to most of the Hawaiian islands. It is one of more than 800 species of tree ferns

Shelf-like fungi grow on a decomposing log, playing an essential role in forest nutrient cycling. These are common in moist Hawaiian forests.

A moss with visible sporophyte stalks, capturing the rich ground layer biodiversity in Hawai‘i’s cloud forests.

Ferns and lichen on mossy wood—small lifeforms enriching rainforest microhabitats.

Non-native Japanese cedars, introduced for timber and forestry in 1910. It is similar to Western Red Cedar.

Rare Hawaiian tree with smooth bark and regrowth. A towering species crucial to dry forest resilience.

Rare Hawaiian palm with fan-like leaves and fruit. Once widespread, now vital to dry forest restoration and conservation.

ʻAlaʻala wai nui refers to various species of Peperomia, which are small herbaceous plants with succulent-like leaves.

Hame (Antidesma platyphyllum and Antidesma pulvinatum) are native Hawaiian trees found in wet and mesic forests.

ʻIeʻie is a native climbing vine with aerial roots and long, narrow leaves.

Kōlea is a small to medium-sized tree found in mesic to wet forests. It has smooth, dark bark and produces small, fleshy fruits. The tree is important for native birds that feed on its fruits and contributes to the forest's overall health.

The lama, or Hawaiian ebony, is a small to medium-sized tree with dark, dense wood. It is often found in lower elevation forests.

A sunlit Loulu palm, capturing the beauty and resilience of Hawai‘i’s native dryland flora.

HOʻOMAU RANCH provides a healthy ecosystem for Māmaki to proliferate from natural disbursement of seeds and develop into mature large plants.

The ʻŌhiʻa Lehua is a versatile and dominant tree in Hawaiian forests, known for its vibrant red flowers.

ʻŌlapa is a native tree commonly found in wet and mesic forests. It has distinctive leaves that dance in the wind, which is reflected in its name, meaning "to flash" or "to flutter" in Hawaiian. The tree contributes to the forest's structural diversity and provides habitat for native species.