This beautifully red flowered shrub in the Mallow family (Malvaceae) can grow to be about 6-10’ and about as wide. Well-used in the xeric (drought resistant) landscape, ko‘oloa‘ula was one of the first endangered species to be incorporated into urban landscapes! Its silvery leaves and year-round blooming period make it the perfect landscape plant.

Ko‘oloa ‘ula is a shrub 3-6 feet tall at maturity. During the hot dry summer, it will lose and reduce the size of its fuzzy heart-shaped leaves. Like many Malvaceae, populations (and, sometimes, individuals within a population) of ko‘oloa ‘ula vary in both leaf shape and flower color.

2013年10月23日 · Kooloa ula Scientific Name: Abutilon menziesii. Also Known As: Red ‘Illima. Endangered. Description: The dense shrubs grow 4 to 8 feet tall with light green foliage. Leaves and branches are somewhat velvety to the touch.

Ko’oloa’ula is a shrub in the mallow family (Malvaceae) 2 to 2.5 m (6.6 to 8.2 ft) tall with coarsely-toothed, silvery, heart-shaped leaves 2 to 8 cm (0.8 to 3.2 in) long. The flowers are medium red to dark red and about 2 cm (0.8 in) across.

2025年3月12日 · The beautiful Abutilon flower of the Ko'oloa'ula shrub in Hawaii is endangered, with declining numbers. Beautiful up close, the flowers can sometimes be hidden by the much larger leaves and not visible at a distance.

2013年11月1日 · The plant’s most appealing feature is its flowers which range from dark maroon to bright yellow, and can be strung into stunning lei. The flowers, which are about 1- to 1-1/2 inches wide, emerge from the leaf axis and hang upside down. Flowers, sometimes hundreds of them simultaneously, bloom throughout the year.

2001年2月10日 · Abutilon menziesii is an endangered Hawaiian endemic shrub. It grows in dry forests at elevations of 650 to 1700 feet on Lana'i, East Maui, and the island of Hawai'i. There is a population on O'ahu as well, but it is not known if it is native …

Koki‘o ‘ula‘ula is endemic to Hawai’i and a part of the Malvaceae family. It grows up to 30 ft with an 8 to 12 ft spread. Its narrow-petaled red flowers are constantly in bloom. Early Hawaiians used the flowers for lei and the wood to make a fine charcoal.

Ko'oloa'ula is an endangered endemic shrub. It enjoys hot, sunny and dry areas, but avoid salt spray. It's silver-green foliage is complimented by hanging flowers that can be butter yellow to dark maroon red. The flowers are known to be long lasting when picked and are good for lei.

Hau hele ‘ula is an absolutely amazing native member of the Malvaceae (Hibiscus) family most recognized for its very large red flowers! This plant is very rare in the wild with populations reduced to only a few individuals on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Their natural range is from 1,000’ to 3,000’ elevation in tropical