Metrosiderous polymorpha Guad. Ohia lehua.

Ken Adee; C. Eugene Conrad

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Metrosiderous polymorpha Guad. Ohia lehua.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Ken Adee, C. Eugene Conrad

Year:

1990

Type:

Book Chapter

Station:

Pacific Southwest Research Station

Source:

In: Burns, Russell M.; Honkala, Barbara H., tech. coords. Silvics of North America, Volume 2. Hardwoods. Agricultural Handbook 654. Washington D.C.: U.S. Department of Agriculture: 466-469.

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Abstract

Ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is the most abundant and widespread tree in Hawaii. This slow growing native hardwood seeds freely and often starts as an epiphyte in fern forests. It is the first tree to appear on new lava flows where it offers watershed protection. The wood is of fine even texture and takes a good polish. It is used for flooring, fenceposts, and fuel. This tree provides important habitat to native birds, several endangered.

Citation

Adee, Ken; Conrad, C. Eugene. 1990. Metrosiderous polymorpha Guad. Ohia lehua. In: Burns, Russell M.; Honkala, Barbara H., tech. coords. Silvics of North America, Volume 2. Hardwoods. Agricultural Handbook 654. Washington D.C.: U.S. Department of Agriculture: 466-469.