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alaheʻe

/ ala.heʻe / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n., A large native shrub or small tree (Canthium odoratum; synonym Plectronia odorata) with shiny leaves and small, fragrant, white flowers. The wood is hard and was formerly used in making the ʻōʻō digging stick; also used medically.

  • References:
    • Neal 797.

Nā LepiliTags: flora

Large native shrub or small tree (Canthium odoratum). (NEAL 797.) See Plants: Uses.

Large, native shrub or small tree (Canthium odoratum). It grows up to 20 feet in height and is found in the lowlands up to 2,000 feet. The wood is handsome, hard, and durable. It was used by Hawaiians to make the ʻōʻō (cultivating stick) and was also used medicinally. (NEAL 797.)

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