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huahekili uka

/ hua.hekili uka / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

n., A small native naupaka (Scaevola kilaueae) found only on dry lava near Kīlauea Volcano. It does not exceed a height of 80 cm, has narrow, thick leaves, dull-yellow flowers, and small black fruits that were used to dye tapa.

  • Related:
    • Also: papaʻahekili.
  • References:
    • Neal 819–20.

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huahekili uka

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Small native naupaka (Scaevola kilaueae). A shrub found only on Mauna Loa and most commonly around Kīlauea Volcano. Formerly used to dye kapa. Also called papaʻa hekili. (NEAL 819.)

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