Naio, Myopororaceae Description Naio is a shrub or small to large native tree. There are five genera that vary in stature, leaf, flower, fruit, and branching characteristics, most of them found in Australia. The Naio is a bastard, or false sandalwood. The wood is hard, dark yellow-green, and has a scent like sandalwood. Its leaves are 2 to6 inches long. Thee Naio's flowers are small, white or pink and five parted. The ripe fruit is fleshy and white in color. The fruit is ribbed when dry. Fruit is normally produced more than once a year. Habitat It grows from coastal areas through dry, wet forests. It grows on all of the Hawaiian Islands except Kaho'olawe.

Propagation Within the capsule are the seeds for germination.		The wood of the Naio was used by ancient Hawaiians to make house posts and mesh gauges used in the production of fish nets. Its fragrance is so similar to sandalwood, that during the time of trade, when the supply of sandalwood was scarce, Naio was used.