Sesbania tomentosa
(Fabaceae)
'ohai
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Sesbania tomentosa
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Sesbania tomentosa is native to Hawaii. Sesbania tomentosa is native to Hawaii (endemic; all the main Hawaiian Islands).
USFWS species report on Sesbania tomentosa
The is available online. A general description of the organism and information about its distribution in the U.S. (including territories and national wildlife refuges) is presented by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, along with links to other documentation regarding federal (endangered/threatened) status, recovery information, and additional resources.
Sesbania tomentosa information from Native Plants Hawaii
Information about Sesbania tomentosa--including details regarding plant, flower, and leaf characteristics; pests and diseases; growth requirements; and environment--is provided by Native Plants Hawaii.
Sesbania tomentosa information from NTBG
Information about Sesbania tomentosa is available from the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG).
Sesbania tomentosa information from the Smithsonian's Flora of the Hawaiian Islands
Information about Sesbania tomentosa--including nomenclature and synonymy, and status and distribution in Hawaii--is provided by the "Flora of the Hawaiian Islands" website of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Links from this page include descriptive information about the species, as well as worldwide distributional information and general information about the genus.
Sesbania tomentosa information from ITIS
The Integrated Taxonomic Information System ITIS provides authoritative taxonomic information on Sesbania tomentosa, as well as other plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.
IPNI nomenclature info for Sesbania tomentosa
Nomenclatural information about Sesbania tomentosa is provided by The International Plant Names Index (IPNI).
Sesbania tomentosa species profile from USFWS
A species profile for Sesbania tomentosa is provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, including links to information regarding the federal endangered/threatened status of this species.
Sesbania tomentosa information from Native Plants Hawaii
Information about Sesbania tomentosa--including details regarding plant, flower, and leaf characteristics; pests and diseases; growth requirements; and environment--is provided by Native Plants Hawaii.
In the Garden: Ohai, tree variety
Ohai (Sesbania tomentosa form arborea), an endangered coastal plant, is the topic of this Rick Barboza column (Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features, 1/30/2004).
In the Garden: Coastal plants have evolved for survival
Coastal plants well adapted to landscape use are the topic of this Rick Barboza column (Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features, 10/1/2004).
In the Garden: Tree varies across isles
Ohai (Sesbania tomentosa form arborea), which varies significantly in morphology from island to island, is the topic of this Rick Barboza column (Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features, 7/21/2006).
Sesbania tomentosa information from the Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands
Information about Sesbania tomentosa in Hawaii is available from the Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands.
Sesbania tomentosa images from Native Plants Hawaii
Images of Sesbania tomentosa are provided on the Native Plants Hawaii website.
Sesbania tomentosa images by Jupiter Nielsen
Images of Sesbania tomentosa are provided online by Maui artist/photographer Jupiter Nielsen.
Sesbania tomentosa images by Karl Magnacca
Images of Sesbania tomentosa by Karl Magnacca are available online.
Sesbania tomentosa (ohai) image
Molokai (Moomomi type) Sesbania tomentosa (ohai) flower is shown in this image.
Sesbania tomentosa information from the Smithsonian's Flora of the Hawaiian Islands
Information about Sesbania tomentosa--including nomenclature and synonymy, and status and distribution in Hawaii--is provided by the "Flora of the Hawaiian Islands" website of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Links from this page include descriptive information about the species, as well as worldwide distributional information and general information about the genus.
Kahoolawe (Kanaloa): natural areas of Hawaii
Forest and Kim Starr provide information about the island of Kahoolawe as a natural area in Hawaii. Links to additional resources are provided, as well as links to images of plant species found on Kahoolawe.
Kaena Point natural area reserve ecosystem restoration project
The resources of Kaena, and threats to the wildlife, are depicted on this US Fish and Wildlife site.
Natural history of Nihoa and Necker Islands (citation)
The Nihoa and Necker Islands Biological Survey Handbook citation, list of taxa covered in this Bishop Museum publication, and link to purchase information are on the HEAR bibliography site.
Maui Offshore Islet Botanical Survey
Starr, F., K. Starr, and Wood K. 2006. Maui Offshore Islet Botanical Survey. Report prepared for State Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Offshore Islet Restoration Committee, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Oahu Offshore Islets Botanical Survey
Starr, F. and K. Starr. 2006. Oahu Offshore Islets Botanical Survey. Report prepared for State Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Offshore Islet Restoration Committee, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Lanai Offshore Islets Botanical Survey
Starr, F., K. Starr, and K. Wood. 2006. Lanai Offshore Islets Botanical Survey. Report prepared for State Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Offshore Islet Restoration Committee, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Revised List of Hawaiian Names of Plants Native and Introduced with Brief Descriptions and Notes as to Occurrence and Medicinal or Other Values
Gon III, Samuel M. Ohukaniohia. 2008. Revised List of Hawaiian Names of Plants Native and Introduced with Brief Descriptions and Notes as to Occurrence and Medicinal or Other Values, by Joseph F. Rock Consulting Botanist, Board of Agriculture and Forestry Honolulu, Hawaii, 1920; transcribed and annotated by Samuel M. Ohukaniohia Gon III. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 6:405-442.
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