Notelaea sandwicensis

Notelaea sandwicensis, commonly known as Hawai'i olive or olopua, is a species of flowering tree in the olive family, Oleaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It is found on all major islands at elevations of in coastal mesic and mixed mesic forests, and, especially, dry forests. It usually reaches a height of with a trunk diameter of, but may reach in height with a trunk diameter of.

Uses

Native Hawaiians used the hard wood of olopua to make au koi, apuapu, ōō, lāau melomelo, pou, pāhoa, pīkoi, and spears. Because the wood burned well even if green, it was used as wahie.