[syn. Dracaena forbesii] Hala pepe or Forbes' hala pepe Asparagaceae Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Oʻahu only) Rare Waiʻanae-Kai Trail (Mākaha), Oʻahu  Early Hawaiians used the leaves in bathing and steam baths for chills (liʻa), headaches, fever, and thought to stop burning temperature or sensation.  NPH00005 nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Pleomele_forbesii