Author: Joseph Francis RockPublisher:
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Category : Trees
Languages : en
Pages : 544
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The Indigenous Trees of the Hawaiian Islands
Author: Joseph Francis RockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Trees
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Common Forest Trees of Hawaii
Author: Elbert Luther LittlePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forest landowners
Languages : en
Pages : 692
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Hawaii's Native Plants
Author: Bruce BohmPublisher: Mutual Publishing
ISBN: 9781566479059
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Hawaiian Islands are the most isolated archipelago on Earth. The chance arrival of plants and animals to these rich volcanic islands resulted in the evolution of a host of unique speciesalmost 90 percent of the plants native to this island chain do not occur anywhere else in the world. But the Hawaiian Islands were not to remain as they were. They were discovered by humans, and with the settlers came other invaders. Native species, which had evolved with few natural enemies, had little or no protection. The invasion had begun. The losses suffered have been huge, and until recently, few understood how much was being lost as these biological riches vanished from the Pacific Basin. Focusing on plants endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii's Native Plants also includes a sampling of species that occur elsewhere in the Pacific Basin, as well as those brought by early settlers, and other alien species. Dr. Bohm begins with the basic questions island biologists ask: Where is everything? How did it all get here? When did it all happen? The reader will also learn of the islands' fascinating geological history and the development of its native flowering plants and ferns, and the pests that have wreaked or threatened havoc on island biodiversity and others whose impact remains to be seen. The concept of endemism, or "nativeness," is also discussed. The scope of the discussion is invaluable in answering the question of what can we do now to protect what remains of Hawaii's priceless natural heritage.
The Indigenous Trees of the Hawaiian Islands (Classic Reprint)
Author: Joseph Francis RockPublisher:
ISBN: 9781331981596
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Excerpt from The Indigenous Trees of the Hawaiian Islands It has long been the writer's desire to give to the public a volume on the native trees of Hawaii, giving popular as well as technical descriptions of the trees peculiar to Hawaiian soil. At first it was thought that plain popular descriptions would suffice, but it soon became evident that the technical part could not be dispensed with, and in order to make the look valuable for both the layman and the scientist, it was therefore included. The rather lengthy introduction seemed an advisable featured and necessary, as it gives practically for the first time a more or less detailed description of all the floral regions and their plant associations found in this island group, not being restricted to trees alone but embracing the whole plant covering. In the sequence of families Engler and Prantl's Naturliche Pflanzenfamilien System has been followed, beginning with the Cryptogams and ending with the Composite. Under each species a complete reference and synonomy is given, as far as was possible. Of course, as in all works of this nature, mistakes will undoubtedly be found, which will have to be overlooked on account of the insular position of the writer, as it was not always possible to consult original works, some of them old and out of print and therefore unobtainable. It will not be out of place here to acknowledge the kind assistance of Miss Mary A. Day, the Librarian of the Gray Herbarium, for the loan of books and copies of articles, etc. Following the reference is a technical description, usually enlarged and based on material in the College of Hawaii Herbarium; only in such instances as when the plant is very common or has not been collected by the writer, are descriptions of old authors quoted. As far as possible native names are given under most of the trees in italics, as well as any legendary or other facts of sufficient interest, together with habitat, plant association, etc. Of a number of trees of which nothing is known of a popular nature, the technical side is enlarged upon, especially in the family Rutaceae (genus I Pelea) and Campanulaceae (tribe Lobelioideae). The writer wishes here to acknowledge above all the kind assistance of Prof. Dr. Ignatz Urban of Berlin. Prof. Le Compte of Paris, Prof. Dr. A Zahlbruckner of Vienna and Profs. H. L. Robinson and M. L. Fernald of Harvard, in the loan of herbarium material, mainly types, for comparison, without which the authenticity of many determinations would have been doubtful; this refers mainly to the tribe Lobelioideae of the family Campanulaceae, one of the most intricate tribes found in this Islands. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
The Indigenous Trees of the Hawaiian Islands
Author: Joseph Francis Charles RockPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
The Indigenous Trees of the Hawaiian Islands
Author: Joseph Francis Charles RockPublisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230216409
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ... Pittosporaceae. or white, tube 10 to 12 mm or less, lobes about 6 mm, stamens nearly as long as the tube, anthers linear sagittate; pistil short, ovary sessile, oblong, tomentose; capsule globoseovoid, somewhat flattened, the thick woody valves 2.5 mm, wrinkled or rough or sometimes smooth; seeds purple, compressed and angled, closely packed in two rows in each cell, testa dull, minutely tuberculate-rugose. A tree 20 feet in height with stiff, stout, ascending branches. It is a somewhat variable species; the inflorescence is not aIways terminal, but also axillary and even cauline in specimens from Haleakala, Maui. The writer collected specimens of this species from the type locality southern slopes of Haleakala, Maui, where the tree is not at all common. It also grows near Kaupo at an elevation of about 5000 feet. The leaves in the writer's specimen are much larger than those figured by Asa Gray. Hillebrand's var. /S. from Kau and Kona agrees well with the writer's material from Lanai. The genus Pittosporum is exceedingly well represented on Lanai, the species confertiflorum evidently being very variable, as there are as many different forms as there are Pittosporum trees and mie would be naming individual trees. It is indeed puzzling, the question of specific distinction in the Hawaiian Pittosporums, thanks to the insects on which the plants depend for pollination. Hillebrand's typical var. p. occurs in nearly all the valleys of Lanai. as Kaiholena, Mahana, Koele, and also on the ridges. It differs from the species in its smaller leaves and lanceolate sepals, and is a small tree about 18 feet in height. In some of the Lanai specimens the capsules are deeply wrinkled, and quadrangular, with perfectly flat valves 3 cm. each way; one...
Trees of Hawai'i
Author: Angela Kay KeplerPublisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824813291
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Surrounded by a vast array of colorful trees and shrubs, many residents and visitors with scant knowledge of botany are unable to find out more about "that tree with the small, pink flowers" or "the one on the corner with the pale green leaves." Kepler comes to our rescue with this easy-to-use guide and brings alive the kaleidoscopic flora that beautifies Hawai‘i.
Native Trees & Shrubs of the Hawaiian Islands
Author: Samuel H. LambPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
This extensive study gives botanical data about the trees and shrubs of Hawaii with a clarity that can be easily understood by everyone. The author describes the plants, gives common names, mainland equivalents--if there are any--and tells their uses in the changing world of the Pacific Islands. Woven into his narrative are also folk stories about the plants. Of the Naupaka, he writes: "Hawaiian legend says that the half flower came about when a scorned maiden grabbed a flower and tore it in half. She told her lover she would not see him again until he brought her a full flower, but he never did. From that time on, Naupakas have had only half a flower and the lover died of a broken heart."
A Native Hawaiian Garden
Author: John L. CullineyPublisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824821760
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Hawai‘i is home to some of the rarest plants in the world, many of them now threatened by extinction. Despite a benign and nurturing climate, native species are declining almost everywhere in the Islands. Human-introduced pests, the spread of competing alien plants, wildfires, urban and agricultural development, and other disturbances of modern life are eliminating native species at an alarming pace. In fact, 38 percent of all plants on the U.S. endangered species list are native Hawaiian plants. A Native Hawaiian Garden is an effort to help stem the tide. Until recent years, few people attempted to raise native plants in their gardens, in schoolyards and parks, or around public buildings. But this situation is changing as essential information about raising native plants becomes more readily available. A Native Hawaiian Garden offers the most in-depth treatment yet on cultivating and propagating native Hawaiian plants. Following an overview of Hawaiian natural history and conservation, the book treats 63 species (many for the first time), giving detailed information on all stages of gardening: from preparing seeds for germination to the care and tending of the young plants in the landscape. Habitats where the plants are most likely to thrive are also described, as well as the uses that native Hawaiians made of the plants. Over 90 color photographs enhance the book. A Native Hawaiian Garden has much to offer professional horticulturists, landscapers, and botanists, and gives reason to hope that more spaces around housing developments, shopping malls, and other commercial buildings will soon include native plants. But the book will prove especially valuable to those gardeners who wish to grow and nurture something truly Hawaiian in their own backyards. Among the many rewards of growing natives, the authors make clear, is the opportunity to contribute your own experiences and findings to a vital preservation effort.
Common Forest Trees of Hawaii
Author: Elbert LittlePublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539043942
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Common Forest Trees of Hawaii, first published in 1989 as USDA Forest Service Agriculture Handbook 679, is an illustrated reference for identifying the common trees in the forests of Hawaii. Useful information about each species is also compiled, including Hawaiian, English, and scientific names; description; distribution within the islands and beyond; uses of wood and other products; and additional notes. The 152 species described and illustrated by line drawings comprise 60 native species (including 53 that are endemic), 85 species introduced after the arrival of Europeans, and 7 species introduced apparently by the early Hawaiians. One chapter is devoted to forests and forestry in Hawaii. Maps of the Hawaiian Islands show the physical features and place names, major forest types, and forest reserves and conservation districts. Each tree species is illustrated by a full-page line drawing.
