About Cheirodendron trigynum (Gaudich.) A.Heller
Scientific Classification and Common Names
Cheirodendron trigynum, commonly called ʻŌlapa or common cheirodendron, is a species of flowering plant in the ginseng family, Araliaceae.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to Hawaii.
Size and Growth Form
It grows as a medium-sized tree, reaching a height of 12–15 m (39–49 ft) and a trunk diameter of 0.6 m (2.0 ft).
Habitat and Elevation Range
ʻŌlapa grows in mixed mesic and wet forests at elevations ranging from 310–2,190 m (1,020–7,190 ft) across all of Hawaii's main islands, where it is an abundant understory tree.
