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ʻilima

Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

1. n. Small to large native shrubs (all species of Sida, especially S. fallax), bearing yellow, orange, greenish, or dull-red flowers; some kinds strung for leis. The flowers last only a day and are so delicate that about 500 are needed for one lei. Fruits of maʻo (Abutilon grandifolium), when green and soft, are used with ʻilima leis, one fruit at each end of the lei; or the pale-green, cap-like calyx of the ʻilima flower is used. A mild laxative for babies is made by squeezing out the juice of flowers; this is called kanakamaikaʻi. The ʻilima was designated in 1923 by the Territorial Legislature as the flower of Oʻahu. It is related to the hibiscus. (Neal 552–3.) See songs, nōweo, pue 1; cf. ʻāpiki. Ola nō i ka pua o ka ʻilima, healing in the ʻilima flower [reference to its medicinal use].

2. Area where ʻilima plants may grow.

I-LI-MA

Haw to Eng, Andrews (1865),

s. A shrub with green and yellow flowers; the shrub is used for fuel. See APIKI. He apiki, he lei apiki.

2. The name of a region next below the apaa on the side of the mountains.

Ilima (ĭ-lĭ'-mă), n.

/ ĭ-lĭ'-mă / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. A green and yellow-flowered plant of the genus Sida, the blossoms of which are woven into garlands for personal adornment.

2. The region on the side of a mountain next below the apaa, said to abound with ilima.

ʻilima

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Region next below the ʻāpaʻa on a mountainside. (A.)

ʻilima

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Flower of Oʻahu (Sida fallax). A variety called kanaka maikaʻi supplies a juice squeezed from the flower buds that is chewed by mothers and given to children as a laxative. Flowers mixed with other flowers are used for“womb” trouble. A con-coction of the root bark mixed with other plants is pounded, mixed with water then strained, and taken as a tonic. Also used for asthma. (BHK; NEAL 552.)

ʻilima

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Various forms of ʻilima plants (Sida spp.). (NEAL 552.) See Plants: Uses.

ʻilima

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Various forms of ʻilima plants (Sida spp.). (NEAL 552.) See Plants: Uses.

ʻilima

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Various forms of ʻilima plants (Sida spp.) growing from sea level to more than 2,000 feet. They may be anywhere from 4 feet in height to nearly prostrate. Flowers vary from bright yellow to rich orange to dull red. Some forms are cultivated for leis, which, when twined with maile, are a favorite sign of farewell or welcome. The ʻilima flower is the official flower of Oʻahu. (NEAL 552.)

ʻilima

Haw to Eng, Land Terms (1995),

1. Area below the ʻāpaʻa lands (HE). 2. Area below the ʻāpaʻa, perhaps on the same vegetation line as the pahe ʻe region (SMK). 3. Area below the ʻāpa ʻa region, an area where ʻilima grows (SAM) (DM). 4. The region on the side of a mountain next below the ʻāpaʻa‚ said to abound with ʻilima (AP). 5. Area where ʻilima plants may grow (PE).

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