Pritchardia

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Loulu or Npali louluArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian islands (Kauai)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.EtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet napaliensis is named after the N Pali Coast, Kauai.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_napaliensis

Loulu or Hardy's LouluArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai only)RareOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_hardyi

Loulu or Loulu hiwaArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_martii

Loulu[Syn. Pritchardia lanaiensis]ArecaceaeOahu (Cultivated)The fruits called hwane or whane were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_glabrata

LouluArecaceae[syn. Pritchardia martii]Endemic to the Hawaiiian islandsOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_kahukuensis

LouluArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii Island only)IUCN: EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_lanigera

LouluArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii Island only)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_schattaueri

Loulu lelo or Hillebrand's pritchardiaArecaceae (Palm family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Restricted to the offshore islets of Huelo & Mkapu on the north coast of Molokai)RareOahu (Cultivated)Numerous seedlings below the "mother" palms. A rare sight nowadays. But, consider a time long ago before humans brought unintentionally brought rats and other destructive pests to the Hawaiian Islands and this would have been a common sight.Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.EtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British Counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet hillebrandii was named for William Hillebrand (1821-1886), a young Prussian physician and plant collector. He planted many of the plants he collected at Queen's Hospital and on his own property in Nuuanu. After moving back to Germany the property was sold to his neighbors Thomas & Mary Foster. Today, it is known as the Foster Botanical Gardens. There are several Pritchardia hillebrandii growing in the gardens, once Hillebrand's property.

Loulu or Klauea pritchardiaArecaceae (Palm family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii Island only)Conservation Status: Species of Concern (USFWS)Oahu (Cultivated)The fruits called hwane or whane were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.Flowerswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761432521/in/photostream/Fruits (Unripe)www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761432061/in/photostream/Leaveswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4762066774/in/photostream/EtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet beccariana is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Becarri (1843-1920), perhaps best known for "discovering" the Titan arum, the plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world, in Sumatra in 1878.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana

Fiji fan palmPolynesian Names: Piu (Niue, Futuna, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga, Uvea); Niu pui (Samoa); Niu sakiki (Fiji); Viu (Fiji).ArecaceaeNative to Tonga (Eua and Vavau) and appears to be an ancient introduction to Fiji, Samoa, the Marquesas, and Tokelau.Introduced and commonly used in the Hawaiian Islands in landscapes. Here pictured in Waipahu (Waipio), Oahu, Hawaii.In Fiji, the leaves were fashioned into fans or umbrellas called Iri masei or Ai viu and only chiefs were allowed to use them. They protected them from sun and rain. Though unsubstantiated reports indicate that this palm was used for thatch in Tonga, a related species in the Marquesas was used for this purpose.The trunk of this species was occasionally used for ridge-beams.In Samoa and Tonga, children would sometimes eat the fruit, or times of famine, by the general population.Sometimes the leaves are used to wrap fish for cooking in Tokelau.EtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet, pacifica, generally meaning "of the Pacific."nativeplants.hawaii.edu

Loulu[Syn. Pritchardia lanaiensis]Arecaceae (Palm family)IUCN: EndangeredLnaihale, LnaiLoulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.Closeup of leafwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4798184068/in/dateposted/nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_glabrata

Thurston's fan palm, Lau fan palmArecaceaePolynesian Names: Piu (Tonga); Viu (Fiji)Pritchardia thurstonii is endemic to Fiji "Lau Group," and Tonga (Eua Vavau)IUCN listed as "Near Threatened"Introduced and commonly used in the Hawaiian Islands landscapes. Here seen on the Leeward Community College Campus, Pearl City, Hawaii.EtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet, thurstonii, is named after a former Fijian Governor John Bates Thurston.nativeplants.hawaii.edu

Loulu or Poleline pritchardiaArecaceae (Palm family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai)IUCN: VulnerableOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.EtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet waialealeana is in reference to Waialeale massif in east central Kauai where this species is naturally found.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_waialealeana

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Loulu[syn. Pritchardia affinis]ArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiiian islandsOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/edit/Pritchardia_maideniana

Loulu or Waianae Range pritchardiaAracaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Oahu only)IUCN: Critically EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans..nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_kaalae

Loulu[syn. Pritchardia affinis]ArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian islandsEndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_maideniana

Loulu or Kamalo pritchardiaArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Molokai only)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_munroi

Loulu or Alakai Swamp pritchardia ArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiiian islands (Kauai only)IUCN: EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Loulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.EtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The epithet minor means smaller in reference to its smaller stature to other Pritchardia sp. But, despite the species name "minor," this loulu can be medium to tall palm growing to about 40 feet tall.NPH00009nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_minor

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Loulu or Nhoa fan palmArecaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Nhoa & Niihau)EndangeredOahu (Cultivated); Nhoa formLoulu, pronounced low-loo, means "umbrella," because the leaves were formerly used as protection from rain or sun.The fruits, called hwane or whane, were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_remota

Summary[edit] Description: English: Location taken: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami, FL USA. Names: Pritchardia maideniana Becc. Classification: Plantae > Magnoliophyta > Liliopsida > Arecales > Arecaceae > Trachycarpeae > Pritchardia > Pritchardia affinis gracilis. Date: 16 February 2007. Source: source: David Stang. First published at ZipcodeZoo.com. Author: Photo by David J. Stang.

Summary[edit] Description: English: Pritchardia pacifica leaf in Kew Gardens, England. Magyar: Pritchardia pacifica levél az angliai Kew Gardens-ban. Date: 6 April 2012. Source: kindly granted by the author. Author: Emőke Dénes. Permission(Reusing this file): This file was created by Emőke Dénes and uploaded by DenesFeri. : This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. :. You are free: to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work to remix – to adapt the work Under the following conditions: attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. share alike – If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same or compatible license as the original. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 CC BY-SA 4.0 Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 truetrue. : This work is free and may be used by anyone for any purpose. If you wish to use this content, you do not need to request permission as long as you follow any licensing requirements mentioned on this page. Wikimedia Foundation has received an e-mail confirming that the copyright holder has approved publication under the terms mentioned on this page. This correspondence has been reviewed by an OTRS member and stored in our permission archive. The correspondence is available to trusted volunteers as ticket #2017083110036563. If you have questions about the archived correspondence, please use the OTRS noticeboard. Ticket link: https://ticket.wikimedia.org/otrs/index.pl?Action=AgentTicketZoom&TicketNumber=2017083110036563..