Kilauea Pritchardia

Loulu or Klauea pritchardiaArecaceae (Palm family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii Island only)Conservation Status: Species of Concern (USFWS)Oahu (Cultivated)The fruits called hwane or whane were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.Flowerswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761432521/in/photostream/Fruits (Unripe)www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761432061/in/photostream/Leaveswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4762066774/in/photostream/EtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet beccariana is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Becarri (1843-1920), perhaps best known for "discovering" the Titan arum, the plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world, in Sumatra in 1878.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana

Loulu or Klauea pritchardiaArecaceae (Palm family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii Island only)Conservation Status: Species of Concern (USFWS)Oahu (Cultivated)The fruits called hwane or whane were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.Flowerswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761432521/in/photostream/Fruits (Unripe)www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761432061/in/photostream/Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761434315/in/photostreamEtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet beccariana is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Becarri (1843-1920), perhaps best known for "discovering" the Titan arum, the plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world, in Sumatra in 1878.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana

Loulu or Klauea pritchardiaArecaceae (Palm family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii Island only)Conservation Status: Species of Concern (USFWS)Oahu (Cultivated)The fruits called hwane or whane were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.Flowerswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761432521/in/photostream/Leaveswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4762066774/in/photostream/Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761434315/in/photostreamEtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet beccariana is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Becarri (1843-1920), perhaps best known for "discovering" the Titan arum, the plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world, in Sumatra in 1878.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana

Tree found in very thick rain forest of Ohia trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) with tree ferns(Cibotium glaucum). Endemic to this specific area of the windward side of the Big Island, Hawaii (Near Glenwood & Kulani, SW of Hilo).

Loulu or Klauea pritchardiaArecaceae (Palm family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaii Island only)Conservation Status: Species of Concern (USFWS)Oahu (Cultivated)The fruits called hwane or whane were peeled and eaten by early Hawaiians. They collected young fruits. The flavor of young fruit with the soft interior is similar to coconut. The trunks loulu were notched for climbing to gather the immature fruits and fronds. Older specimens still bear notches that can be seen today.The fronds, or leaves, called lau hwane were used by the early Hawaiians for thatching and more recently as plaiting such as papale (hats) and fans.Fruits (Unripe)www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761432061/in/photostream/Leaveswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4762066774/in/photostream/Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/4761434315/in/photostreamEtymologyThe generic name is named for William Thomas Pritchard (1829-1907), 19th century British counsul in Fiji, adventurer, and author of Polynesian Reminiscences in 1866.The specific epithet beccariana is named for the Italian botanist Odoardo Becarri (1843-1920), perhaps best known for "discovering" the Titan arum, the plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world, in Sumatra in 1878.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana

While these palms are endemic to Hawaii, most of the palms visitors see on vacation are not. Many Hawaiian species are endangered due to forest clearing. Luckily this species is collected and grown on the windward side of the Island.

Endemic to the Mnt. View, Glenwood, Volcano area of the windward side of the Big Island, Hawaii. This seedling is at the base of a mature tree in the National Park Olaa Forest near Volcano Village.

Endemic to the Mnt. View, Glenwood, Volcano area of the windward side of the Big Island, Hawaii. This seedling was near the base of a mature tree in the National Park Olaa Forest.

Endemic to the Mnt. View, Glenwood, Volcano area of the windward side of the Big Island, Hawaii. Elevation approximately 3870ft/1180m.

Description: Loulu or Kilauea pritchardia Arecaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaiʻi Island only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana. Date: 25 December 2005, 21:50. Source: Pritchardia beccariana Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: English: Pritchardia beccariana. Date: 25 March 2008, 14:45:43. Source: http://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/File:5229073841_a7dcb5dfea_o.jpg. Author: Edric.

Description: Loulu or Kilauea pritchardia Arecaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaiʻi Island only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana. Date: 25 December 2005, 21:48. Source: Pritchardia beccariana Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: Loulu or Kilauea pritchardia Arecaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaiʻi Island only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana. Date: 25 December 2005, 21:47. Source: Pritchardia beccariana Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: Loulu or Kilauea pritchardia Arecaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaiʻi Island only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana. Date: 25 December 2005, 21:47. Source: Pritchardia beccariana Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: Loulu or Kilauea pritchardia Arecaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaiʻi Island only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana. Date: 25 December 2005, 21:50. Source: Pritchardia beccariana Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: English: Pritchardia beccariana. Date: 25 March 2008, 14:45:43. Source: http://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/File:5229073841_a7dcb5dfea_o.jpg. Author: Edric.

Description: Loulu or Kilauea pritchardia Arecaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaiʻi Island only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana. Date: 25 December 2005, 21:48. Source: Pritchardia beccariana Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: Loulu or Kilauea pritchardia Arecaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaiʻi Island only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana. Date: 25 December 2005, 21:47. Source: Pritchardia beccariana Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Description: Loulu or Kilauea pritchardia Arecaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Hawaiʻi Island only) Oʻahu (Cultivated) nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pritchardia_beccariana. Date: 25 December 2005, 21:47. Source: Pritchardia beccariana Uploaded by Tim1357. Author: David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA.

Photograph of Pritchardia beccariana.