Charpentiera obovata, known as broadleaf pāpala, is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the family Amaranthaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It inhabits dry, coastal mesic, mixed mesic, and wet forests at elevations of on all main islands. C. obovata reaches a height of and a trunk diameter of . References Amaranthaceae Trees of Hawaii Endemic flora of Hawaii Plants described in 1826 Flora without expected TNC conservation status