Pua Aloalo: State Flower of Hawaii and Benefits from Pua Aloalo

Pua Aloalo, is the state flower of Hawaii. The beautiful Hawaiian Hibiscus flower,Pua Aloalo has long been revered by the Hawaiian people. Especially when thinking about Hawaii coconut trees and Leis/flowers come to mind. The hibiscus, Pua Aloalo plant is Hawaii’s state flower. People think of a red hibiscus but the state flower is actually yellow and it’s the Pua aloalo (hibiscus brackenridgei) which is native to Hawaii.

In 1923 Hawaii was still a territory, and the ilima was adopted as the state’s flower following its promotion by an organization called “The Outdoor Circle.” In 1950, when statehood was being anticipated by the Hawaiians, a resolution was introduced stating: “Hawaii’s official flower shall be the ilima, the flower of old royalty.” Many Hawaiians felt that the ilima should be the state’s flower because the famed ilima leis were always presented to dignitaries who came to Hawaii. Two other exotic flowers, the lehua and the vanda, were also considered. However, when a vote was taken the ilima was chosen as the winner.

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Hawaii officially became the fiftieth state of America in 1959. The realization that the ilima had never been changed from being Hawaii’s territorial flower to her state flower didn’t surface until nearly thirty years later! To solve this problem, the legislature decided to legally adopt the flower that had for so long been considered official.

Therefore on June 6, 1988, the strikingly delicate pale yellow hibiscus — Pua Aloalo — was officially adopted as Hawaii’s state flower.

Hawaii’s state flower (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) originated in Asia and the Pacific islands. Interestingly, it is also the national flower of Malaysia. This species is a true tropical hibiscus belonging to the Malvaceae, or mallow family. Research suggests there were originally only five species of the tropical hibiscus that were native to Hawaii. Growers began to hybridize these native species with other varieties imported to Hawaii, which produced the huge kaleidoscope of colors and sizes available today.

Pua Aloalo tea (Hibiscus Tea)is known to:

* Control High Blood Pressure
* Lower High Cholesterol
* Strengthen the immune system (rich in vitamin C)

Pua Aloalo is often found in sour tea, red zinger tea, and sorrel tea.

Book for hibiscus lover Hibiscus and Hibiscus: Hardy and Tropical Plants for the Garden. Good value for money.