Lonomea
Sapindus oahuense
David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapindaceae
- Genus:
- Sapindus
- Species:
- Sapindus oahuense
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- White
Native Range
United States: Hawaii
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Erechthias minuscula, Erechthias simulans, koa seedworm (Cryptophlebia illepida), 🛑Oahu defoliator moth (Thyrocopa sapindiella)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Hawaiian dry forests