Latin name: Nestegis sandwicensis

Common name: Hawaiian Olive

Abbr: Nsa

Taxonomy: Oleaceae/Oleeae/Nestegis

References : NCBI:txid126542

Introduction: Olopua grow at elevations between 30 to 1,300 meters in coastal and mixed mesic forests, as well as dry forests. The strong and durable hardwood of the Olopua tree was used by early Hawaiians to build tools, including spears, digging sticks, adze handles, and daggers.

Distribution: Native to Hawaii.

Information sources: Division of Forestry and Wildlife