Pōhuehue (Ipomoea pes-caprae subsp. brasiliensis) is a member of the Morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), which comprises some 1,650 species throughout the world. Pōhuehue is related to some local notable eatables as ʻuala or sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) and ung-choi or swamp cabbage (Ipomoea aquatica).

2013年10月23日 · Scientific Name: Ipomea pes-caprae subsp. brasiliensis. Also Known As: Beach Morning Glory. Indigenous: All HI including most of the Northwestern Hawaiian islands.

Slapping pōhuehue atop the surface of the ocean is said to stir up the water and increase wave action for surfers. Pōhuehue, known as Beach Morning Glory, is often seen growing in …

2005年11月2日 · It is a hardy, salt and water resistant plant which is widespread on Hawaii's beaches, and other tropical beaches around the world. The pohuehue is a woody vine with stems up to 15 feet long and a deep tap root. If the stems are broken by wind or surf, new roots can develop at the nodes along the stems.

Pōhuehue is a native coastal plant with various traditional uses and legends associated with it. When you walk toward the sandy beaches lining our islands, you may be greeted by a low-lying plant that teeters between the unmanageable sands of …

A member of the morning glory family, pohuehue is an indigenous coastal plant that grows as a long trailing vine. It forms a dense groundcover that is important for erosion control along sandy shorelines. Pohuehue have small pink to lavender flowers with purple centers. This vine was occasionally used as cordage by early Hawaiians and as lei.

There are 1 endemic and 4 indigenous species of Pōhuehue. The common nickname is Beach Morning Glory. Hawaiians had many uses for the plants including using the plant for rope, lei making, and medicine. However, the plant is said to have poisonous compounds.

Pohuehue (pō'-hū'-ē-hu'-e), n. 1. A running plant like the koali. 2. The root of a species of convolvulus growing on sand banks, and used with the koali as a cathartic. 3. A kind of stone used in polishing canoes.

Pōhuehue is an excellent ground cover for dry, sunny areas and requires little watering once established. Its large purple flowers add great color to any garden. This plant is very salt tolerant and grows quickly. Allow two weeks for germination.

Muehlenbeckia complexa, commonly known as Maidenhair Vine, Creeping Wire Vine, or Pohuehue, is a low growing groundcover plant or climbing vine. This NZ native forms a dense mat of wiry, brown stems carrying tiny, green leaves.