Occurring naturally from sea level to 8,000 ft. elevation, ‘a‘ali‘i can be found on all of the main Hawaiian Islands. This species is very abundant in the dry forests of Hawai‘i, occurring as a pioneer species (first to grow on new lava flows) and as a dominant species in the climax forest.

A’ali’i is indigenous to Hawaii and is one of the few native Hawaiian plants that can endure fires. Seeds of this tree will survive and grow to the burned area, making it a pioneer plant. A’ali’i are early colonizers of lava flows.

Eurycoma longifolia (commonly called tongkat ali, Malaysian ginseng or long jack) [3] is a flowering plant in the family Simaroubaceae. It is native to Indochina (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam) and Indonesia (the islands of Borneo and Sumatra), [4] but has also been found in the Philippines. [5]

Hawaiian Name: ‘A‘ali‘i Scientific Name: Dodonaea viscosa Family: Sapindaceae (Lychee Family) Status: Indigenous Where found: All main islands Water/Light: Dry, with full to part sun exposure Elevation range: 10 to 7,710 feet Height: 6 to 26 feet ‘Ōlelo Noeau [M. K. PUKUI]: He ‘a‘ali‘i ku makani mai au; ‘a‘ohe makani nana e ...

‘A‘ali‘i has all the characteristics a black-thumbed gardener is looking for. It is showy with its multicolored (green, red and yellow) leaves and fruits (dozens of different colors). It grows fast, reaching 3-4 feet tall in a year or less. It has a wide tolerance to moisture and light levels.

About this species: This species is indigenous to Hawaii and is one of the few native Hawaiian plants that can endure fires. Seeds of this tree will survive and grow to the burned area, making it a pioneer plant. A’ali’i are early colonizers of lava flows.

Jan 1, 2014 · Take inspiration from the ‘a‘ali‘i, an attractive native Hawaiian shrub well known for its steadfastness. ‘A‘ali‘i or Dodonaea viscosa is commonly used in landscaping throughout the Hawaiian Islands. In the wild, it’s found on arid, windswept ridges.

‘A‘ali‘i is a partially woody shrub that grows in many climate zones. Although it can reach a height of 30 feet, it is usually smaller. It grows in profusion in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, along the sides of Chain of Craters Road.

‘A‘ali‘i (Hopbush) – Dodonaea viscosa. This ‘A‘ali‘i was planted over 30 years ago by Hawaiian ethnobotanist, Rene Sylva, who began the movement to preserve many coastal native plants in Maui. Today, it is one of nearly 120 native and Polynesian-introduced species that are present at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens located in Kahului, Maui.

'A'ali'i is a very common plant in the dry areas of Oahu. It grows at low elevation and high elevation. There is an abundance of 'A'ali'i scattered all around the Waianae side of Oahu.