Kamakahala 

Kamakahala usually occurs at the summits on the island of Oahu, but other Hawaiian Islands as well. I seen it on both the Waianae and Koolau mountain ranges. It is difficult to identify the plant when it is not flowering, however it is super easy to tell when flowering.  

Background Information

There are 15 endemic species of Kamakahala. It is in the logania family. I'm not sure about the Ancient Hawaiian uses for the plant. It usually grows as ground cover or a shrub. As mentioned, I've only seen it on the summits both Waianaes and Ko'olaus. 

Kamakahala 

This is a rare species of Kamakahala. Located in the Northern and Central Ko'olaus only, its name is labordia hosakana. It is listed as federally endangered with not more than 200 plants remaining in the wild. 

Kamakahala 

This Kamakahala  was found in the Northern KST. The blooming period seems to be in April & May and possibly other months of the year. This species could be labordia fagraeoides as this particular species occurs in the Ko'olau Mountains.

Sources: 

• Flowering Plants of Hawaii, 852-864

• Hawaiian Plant Life, 118-120

• Hawaii.edu

• IUCN