About Cheirodendron platyphyllum (Hook. & Arn.) Seem.
Taxonomy and Common Names
Cheirodendron platyphyllum, commonly called lapalapa, is a species of flowering plant in the ginseng family Araliaceae.
Endemic Range
It is endemic to the Hawaiian islands of Oʻahu and Kauaʻi.
Size and Growth Form
This is a small tree that grows to 8 meters (26 feet) in height, with a trunk diameter that reaches 20 centimeters (7.9 inches).
Habitat and Elevation
It grows in wet forests and bogs, found at elevations between 670 and 1,520 meters (2,200 to 4,990 feet).
