Family: Apocynaceae

Pakalana is a prized vine and beautifies a yard when allowed and grow on a sturdy fence. Commonly used in lei, it also has a lovely fragrance. Flowers are stir-fried or boiled in soup in Southeast Asia. Pakalana flowers are rich in carbohydrates and vitamins A and C. It is believed that it was introduced to Hawaiʻi in the mid-1800s from southern China.

Plant Uses:

• Edible
• Fragrant
• Lei flower
• Ornamental

Plant Dangers:

• Allergenic
• Fire hazard
• Thorns or spines
• Toxic to animals and humans