puakenikeni fruit and plant (in background)

Common name:puakenikeni

Scientific name: Fagraea berteroana

Geographic area of origin: Pacific island

Common uses/hazards/importance: it's commonly used as a lei. It has a beautiful scent that many people do enjoy.

Distinguishing features: it's white/yellow purity and it's one of a kind smell.

Date and method of arrival in Hawaii: discovered in the Hawaiian islands after they had western contact in 1778.

Indigenous? Yes

Endemic? No

Invasive? No

Other interesting facts:
Found on most islands of the pacific. It is small tree/bush. Very slow growth rate. It's translated name is "ten cent flower".