Botanic Gardens, Sydney.[note added 3 Apr 09] Uploaded under the name Dracaena hookeriana, but when I checked in PlantZAfrica website [ www.plantzafrica.com/frames/searchfram.htm ] just now, I find that is a synonym of D. aletriformis.
[syn. Dracaena auwahiensis, Pleomele auwahiensis]Hala pepe or Maui hala pepeAsparagaceae: NolinoideaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Molokai, Maui)IUCN: VulnerableOrigin: Puu Mahoe, Auwahi, MauiThis is the only Chrysodracon spp. known to occur on more than one island. Chrysodracon auwahiensis is also one of the easiest and rewarding of the hala pepe to grow from seed.The six species belonging to the genus Chrysodracon are all endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.Early Hawaiians used the leaves in bathing and steam baths for chills (lia), headaches, fever, and thought to stop burning temperature or sensation.Hawaiian NameThe Hawaiian name hala pepe (pp means baby) apparently meaning "baby hala," is most likely named for its likeness to hala (Pandanus tectorius).EtymologyThe generic name Chrysodracon is from the Greek Chrsyo, golden, and dracon, dragon, referring to the unique yellow (golden) flowers of this genus; other dracaena have white, green and/or purple tepals (flowers).The specific epithet auwahiensis refers to Auwahi, a remnant native dry forest set aside to preserve native flora of Maui. This hala pepe is among numerous native plants, many endangered, found there.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pleomele_auwahiensis
[syn. Dracaena hawaiiensis, Pleomele hawaiiensis]Hala pepe or Hawaii hala pepe Asparagaceae: NolinoideaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii Island only)EndangeredHawaii Island (Cultivated)The six species belonging to the genus Chrysodracon are all endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.Early Hawaiians used the leaves in bathing and steam baths for chills (lia), headaches, fever, and thought to stop burning temperature or sensation.NPH00008nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pleomele_hawaiiensis
[syn. Dracaena forbesii, Pleomele forbesii]Hala pepe or Forbes' hala pepeAsparagaceae: NolinoideaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Oahu only)IUCN: EndangeredWaianae-Kai Trail (Mkaha), OahuThe six species belonging to the genus Chrysodracon are all endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.Early Hawaiians used the leaves in bathing and steam baths for chills (lia), headaches, fever, and thought to stop burning temperature or sensation.NPH00005nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pleomele_forbesii
[syn. Dracaena fernaldii, Pleomele fernaldii]Hala pepe or Lnai hala pepeAsparagaceae: NolinoideaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Lnai only)IUCN: EndangeredPhoto: Lnaihale, LnaiThe six species belonging to the genus Chrysodracon are all endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.Early Hawaiians used the leaves in bathing and steam baths for chills (lia), headaches, fever, and thought to stop burning temperature or sensation.Leaves and flowers are used in lei making.EtymologyThe generic name Chrysodracon is from the Greek Chrsyo, golden, and dracon, dragon, referring to the unique yellow (golden) flowers of this genus; other dracaena have white, green and/or purple tepals (flowers).The specific epithet fernaldii was named by Harold St. John, professor of botany at University of Hawaii Mnoa, in honor of his principal botany teacher, Merritt L. Fernald (1873-1950).nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pleomele_fernaldii