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 685678 (Specimen)   TYPE Search Calotropis gigantea (L.) W.T.Aiton Identified By: G.Staples, viii.2001, Location: Polynesia; USA; Hawaiian Islands; Maui; E Maui, N Kihei, S Kihei Rd Collector(s): Starr, F. (Coll.#: 010309-1) Date: 09.iii.2001 Remarks: Sparingly naturalized near original plantings in Kihei & Wailuku. Spreading from nearaby ornamental plants. Wagner et al. (1999) note that it is known to be escaped on Kahoolawe, Kohala & Kona, Hawaii, but not yet naturalized. 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.