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.
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