Hibiscus waimeae
Ke'oke'o, Kokio Keokeo
Other regional names: White Kauai Hibiscus +1 more
- White Kauai Hibiscus
- White Kauai Rosemallow
Also known as: Hibiscus waimeae var. hannerii O.Deg. & I.Deg.
- Hibiscus waimeae var. hannerii O.Deg. & I.Deg.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Malvaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Hibiscus waimeae (commonly known as Ke'oke'o or Kokio Keokeo) is a tree within the Malvaceae family. It is found natively in the Pacific. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hawaii
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Trinidad-Tobago
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms