Accession Data:
Kokia drynarioides (Seem.) Lewton
- Common Name: Kokio, Hawaiian Tree Cotton
- Family: Malvaceae Juss.
- Synonym(s): Gossypium drynarioides, Hibiscus drynarioides
- Country of Origin: Hawaii, USA
- Habitat: seasonally dry tropical forest
- Description: An endangered shrub or small tree endemic to the island of Hawai'i. The bright red flowers with curved petals produce abundant nectar and are pollinated by honeycreepers.
- Uses: The spectacular red flowers are used for lei. Resin from the bark yields a waterproof red dye, used traditionally to color fishing nets. Red-dyed nets are difficult for fish to see underwater, and are more effective.
Accession Data:
- Accession # 202500033
- Source: M. Chauvin
- Provenance:
Seed from Matthew Chauvin's cultivated plants. Seed collected August 2023, sown May 2024
- Accession Date: 05-22-2025
- Bench: 6901 - Array 1, Tank 1
- Currently: active - healthy
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-22-2025
- Restrictions:
- IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered Species
- Distribution Agreement (CBD or similar) - Plants do not leave Greenhouse/TLS w/o Manager approval!
- IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered Species
Classification:
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: eurosid II
- Order: Malvales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Malvaceae
- SubFamily: Malvoideae
- Tribe: Gossypieae
- SubTribe:
References (internal):
- EEB Greenhouse Holdings native to: Hawaii
References (external):
- Native Plants Hawaii page on Kokia drynarioides, accessed May 22, 2025
data regenerated on Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:06:16 -0400 [bcm v4.0]
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