ʻUhaloa (Waltheria indica) is a native shrub. It can be planted in a container or directly into the ground as a low shrub/groundcover plant. It is tolerant to heat, drought, salt spray, and wind. It makes tiny, yellow flowers that resemble those of ʻilima.
ʻUhaloa, when mixed with other plants, can be used as a painkiller and asthma treatment. When building canoes, the leaves of ʻuhaloa can be pounded and used to fill any cracks that appear.
Sun requirements: Full to partial sun
Watering needs: moderate to light. Leaves will droop when the plant needs water.
Soil preferences: well-draining but variable
Elevation: 0-1220 ft
Cultural significance: ʻuhaloa can be mixed with other plants including noni and niu, to create a painkiller that can treat ailments like sore throats and asthma. The leaves have also been used to repair cracks in canoes.
Practical applications: Good ground cover. Can survive in a variety of environments and withstand drought.
Growth rate: fast
Mature size: 6 ft or less. Will tolerate pruning and shaping
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