Museum Quick Links Latest In Member Benefits Ka`Elele Newsletter (PDF format) Human Resources Employment Opportunities Museum Press Teacher Guides Ethnology Database Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden Hawaii Maritime Center Navigating Change Ultimate Science   BISH 71783 (Specimen)   TYPE Search Urera glabra (Hook. & Arn.) Wedd. Identified By: D.R.Herbst, S.H.Sohmer & W.L.Wagner, 1987, Location: Polynesia; USA; Hawaiian Islands; Hawaii; Near the base of Hualalai Collector(s): Rock, J.F.C. (Coll.#: 3890) Date: 18.vi.1909 Remarks: Hillebrand describes it as a small tree. I have observed trees of 1 ft or more in diameter and of a height of 40 ft. Also found on the hill at Puuwaawaa where it is a shrub. The bark is used like Oloua for ropes. Page Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Data Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 This dynamic searchable database was developed by BPBM as a service to all PBIN partners, with digitization support from various sources.