Myrsine lessertiana (5188325940)

Description:

Description: Kōlea lau nui Primulaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands Oʻahu (Cultivated) Early Hawaiians used the strong wood for posts, gunwales for canoes, and beams in hale construction as well as to make anvils for beating kapa (tapa). The pinkish bark produces a red sap was used to make red dye and the wood charcoal to make black dye. The bark, leaves, and flowers of kōlea (Mysine spp.) were used medicinally to treat pāʻaoʻao (childhood disease, with physical weakening) and ʻea (thrush). NPH00001 nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Myrsine_lessertiana. Date: 4 February 2008, 23:09. Source: Myrsine lessertiana Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.