Peperomia oahuensis, Ko`olau Mts., Koloa Gulch, boulder 1. Form with narrow leaves and a fair amount of reddish pigmentation on the stems and petioles, plant 1.

This is one of two forms of P. oahuensis found growing in this area. A few plants were seen in the area that look like hybrids between the two forms.

 

Peperomia oahuensis C. de Candolle

Hawaiian names: `ala`alawainui (sometimes spelled as three words - `ala`ala wai nui)

Family: Piperaceae - the pepper family

Endemic to Kaua`i and O`ahu (Wai`anae and Ko`olau Mountains).

 

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