This herb is commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment of gastric cancer, ascites from cirrhosis, enteritis and diarrhea. Photo taken at the Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong
Kuhiaikamoowahie or peluCampanulaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lnai, Maui, Hawaii)Oahu (Cultivated), an Oahu formEarly Hawaiians used these plants to sprinkle water on an image of the rain god to induce rain.EtymologyThe generic epithet Lobelia is named in behalf of the Flemish botanist Mathais de L'Obel (1538-1616).The specific Greek epithet, hypoleuca, whitish below, is in reference to the white tomentose undersides of the leaves of this species.See www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/12173705166/in/photolist...nativeplants.hawaii.edu/