native plants or animals arrived in Hawaii without any human help Fruits or seeds can be transported long distances by winds water floating or if they are carried internally or externally by birds ID: 815153
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‘Iliahi (
Santalum)
There are four native species of ‘Iliahi in Hawai‘i. One species is found in coastal sites and the others grow in dry or wet forests or shrublands. All native plants or animals arrived in Hawai‘i without any human help. Fruits or seeds can be transported long distances by winds, water (floating), or if they are carried internally or externally by birds.
FACT BOX:Hawaiian name: ‘IliahiScientific name: SantalumHawaiian species: There are four species of ‘Iliahi in Hawai‘i. These species have evolved from two different ancestors that might have
This Lua Moku ‘Iliahi is on Moloka‘i. It was used in the 1800’s to estimate the quantity of ‘iliahi wood that would fit in the boats used to export ‘Iliahi . This pit is 75` long, which is same length as the boat hull.
Lua Moku ‘Iliahi
(
‘Iliahi
Measuring Pit)
been carried to Hawai‘i by birds.
Worldwide distribution:
There are 15 species of
Santalum
around the world (shown by the red stars on the map).
‘Iliahi fruits are fleshy when ripe
‘Iliahi flowers are either red or green.
© J.L. Birch, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (with support from the National Science Foundation (Award # 0910402))