Dubautia latifolia is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name koholapehu.
[3] Dubautia latifolia, a member of the silversword alliance, grows in scattered locations in the moist and wet forests near Waimea Canyon on Kauai.
[7] Dubautia latifolia can be distinguished from other species in its genus by its vine growing habits, and having different petioles and net-veins of the leaves.
It also faces threats from illegal marijuana cultivation, which not only destroys natural habitat, but also could further bring invasive species into the area.
Invasive plant species that threaten it include Santa Barbara daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus), kahili ginger (Hedychium spp.