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Megaskepasma erythrochlamys

Lindau (1897)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Acanthaceae Genus: Megaskepasma

brazilian bower plant, brazilian cloak, brazilian red cloak

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Semi-woody shrub up to 2 m tall.

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Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Maui Potentially Naturalizing
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Wind

Vegetative Reproduction

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 666 (1897)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:81 (KEY), 88 (DESCR); Frohlich & Lau 2010:3 (NEWNAT/O, DESCR); Frohlich & Lau 2012:27 (K); Parker & Parsons 2012a:55 (H)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Makiki Hts. Drive dry roadside; with Sansevieria, Callisia fragrans PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. Gibney, E. Collector Number: 19 Oahu BISH 6/4/1997
2 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Waialua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 27364 Oahu BISH 4/20/1961
3 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau honolulu, foster botanic garden In partial shade. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lau, j. collector number: 1735 Oahu BISH 12/11/1985
4 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Aiea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Walters, H. s.n. Oahu BISH 6/18/1964
5 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Foster Botanic Garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Meebold, A. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/1/1940
6 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau South Kona, Hwy 11, mile 104 spreading away from hwy. on both sides of road; Spathodea campanulata, Persea americana, Coffea arabica PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Parker, J. BIED 040 Hawaii BISH 9/29/2008
7 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Hanalei District, land of Kilauea, Kilauea town, along Kilauea Stream Growing in heavy shade along stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 5697 Kauai BISH 2/26/1976
8 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Foster Botanic Garden In partial shade. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lau, J. 1735 Oahu BISH 12/11/1985
9 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau 2423 Halelea Place, Honolulu Cultivated in garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kuykendall, J.R. 105 Oahu BISH 5/10/1943
10 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau hanalei district, land of kilauea, kilauea town, along kilauea stream Growing in heavy shade along stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. ishikawa, s. collector number: 5697 Kauai BISH 2/26/1976
11 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau honolulu, nuuanu valley, luakaha PRESERVED_SPECIMEN richards, p. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 5/31/1941
12 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau aiea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN walters, h. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 6/18/1964
13 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Schofield, South Range PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Costello, V. USARMY 032a Oahu BISH 2/27/2006
14 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Kona District, Manoa Lyon Arboretum:Aroid Valley-naturalizing along the main Jeep Trail. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Dunn, L. LOA_570 Oahu BISH 2/25/2015
15 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Makiki Hts. Drive Cultivated PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3520 Oahu HAPI 5/16/1997
16 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Haena, in neighborhood makai of hwy, near Tunnels beach Dry mesic, disturbed roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN G. J. Ray 19 Kauai HAPI 6/4/1997
17 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau waialua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. dahlberg, o. collector number: 27364 Oahu BISH 4/20/1961
18 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau 2423 halelea place, honolulu Cultivated in garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN kuykendall, j.r. collector number: 105 Oahu BISH 5/10/1943
19 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau honolulu, foster botanic garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN meebold, a. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 3/1/1940
20 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau haena, in neighborhood makai of hwy, near tunnels beach In `a`a lava far from ocean. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN oed frohlich, d.; lau, a. collector number: 2010030904 Maui BISH 3/9/2010
21 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau tantalus Landscaped. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN robinson, k.d. collector number: 6 Oahu BISH 3/27/1971
22 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau south kona, hwy 11, mile 104 PRESERVED_SPECIMEN parker, j. parsons, r. collector number: bied 40 Oahu BISH 9/29/2008
23 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Haena, in neighborhood makai of hwy, near Tunnels beach Coastal residential setting. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN OED 2010030904 Kauai BISH 3/9/2010
24 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau east maui, wailuaiki Ornamental, planted along Hana Hwy., persisting for at least 30 years. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 3881 Maui BISH 10/9/1995
25 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau honolulu, makiki hts. drive dry roadside; with Sansevieria, Callisia fragrans PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ray, g. gibney, e. collector number: 19 Oahu BISH 6/4/1997
26 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Schofield Barracks, in gulch on side of road Growing among Justicia, Spathodea. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN OED 2008042901 Oahu BISH 4/29/2008
27 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Haena, in neighborhood makai of hwy, near Tunnels beach Coastal residential setting. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN OED Frohlich, D.; Lau, A. Collector Number: 2010030904 Kauai BISH 3/9/2010
28 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Makiki Hts. Drive dry roadside; with Sansevieria, Callisia fragrans PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. 19 Oahu BISH 6/4/1997
29 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Hanalei District, land of Kilauea, Kilauea Town; along Kilauea Stream Growing in heavy shade. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 5697 Kauai BISH 2/26/1976
30 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Nuuanu Valley, Luakaha PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Richards, P. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/31/1941
31 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau schofield barracks, in gulch on side of road Growing among Justicia, Spathodea. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN oed frohlich, d.; lau, a. collector number: 2008042901 Oahu BISH 4/29/2008
32 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau West of Puhi at halfway bridge, growing along road to mine. Not cultivated. About five mature plants visible along the edge of alien forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kelsey Brock 1048 Kauai PTBG 7/5/2017
33 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau hanalei district, land of kilauea, kilauea town; along kilauea stream Growing in heavy shade. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. ishikawa, s. collector number: 5697 Kauai BISH 2/26/1976
34 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau waimea arboretum & botanical garden, 59-864 kamehameha hwy, hawaiian section PRESERVED_SPECIMEN c. r. annable 3520 MO 5/16/1997
35 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Makiki Arboretum, Makiki Heights Dr Dry mesic, disturbed roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN G. J. Ray 19 NY 6/4/1997
36 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau makiki arboretum, makiki heights dr Dry mesic, disturbed roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN g. j. ray 19 NY 6/4/1997
37 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Waimea Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Hawaiian section Cultivated PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3520 NY 5/16/1997
38 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Lawai Valley. National Tropical Botanical Garden, Big Valley, McBryde Garden Cultivated PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ruth Albert-Lyons RAL3 Kauai PTBG 1/9/2019
39 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Lawai Valley, National Tropical Botanical Garden. Big Valley. South side of stream, West of crossover between road and stream (across stream from Luau area). Semi-cultivated area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 7463 Kauai PTBG 7/10/2009
40 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau hanalei district, kilauea town, kilauea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. r. herbst & s. ishikawa 5697 Kauai US 2/26/1976
41 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Lawai Valley, National Tropical Botanical Garden. Big Valley. South side of stream, west of crossover between road and stream (across stream from Luau area). Semi-cultivated area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 7463 Kauai PTBG 7/10/2009
42 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden. Bamboo Bridge area , southwest of Hale Ohe. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 407 Kauai PTBG 5/17/1983
43 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Schofield Barracks, in gulch on side of road. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Alex Lau and Danielle Frohlich 2008042901 Oahu PTBG 4/29/2008
44 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Foster Botanic Garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lau, J. 1735 Oahu US 12/11/1985
45 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Waimea Arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rauch, F.; Crivellone, C. F. s.n. Kauai US 6/4/1986
46 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Nuuanu, Puiwa Road. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN W. M. Bush 41 Oahu PTBG 6/7/1974
47 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Species is planted as an ornamental and sparingly naturalized in the area. Coastal residential setting. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oahu Early Detection 2010030904 Kauai PTBG 3/9/2010
48 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau foster botanic garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN j. lau 1735 Oahu US 12/11/1985
49 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau East Maui, Wailuaiki Ornamental, planted along Hana Hwy., persisting for at least 30 years. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 3881 Maui BISH 10/9/1995
50 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Hanalei District, Kilauea Town, Kilauea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D. R.; Ishikawa, S. 5697 Kauai US 2/26/1976
51 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau schofield, south range PRESERVED_SPECIMEN costello, v. collector number: usarmy 32a Oahu BISH 2/27/2006
52 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Nawiliwili, near the end of Kahumoku road. Forming dominant understory under java plum overstory PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kelsey Brock 737 Kauai PTBG 10/13/2015
53 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Makiki Hts. Drive dry roadside; with Sansevieria, Callisia fragrans PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. Gibney, E. Collector Number: 19 Oahu BISH 6/4/1997
54 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Waialua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 27364 Oahu BISH 4/20/1961
55 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau honolulu, foster botanic garden In partial shade. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lau, j. collector number: 1735 Oahu BISH 12/11/1985
56 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Aiea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Walters, H. s.n. Oahu BISH 6/18/1964
57 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Foster Botanic Garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Meebold, A. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/1/1940
58 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau South Kona, Hwy 11, mile 104 spreading away from hwy. on both sides of road; Spathodea campanulata, Persea americana, Coffea arabica PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Parker, J. BIED 040 Hawaii BISH 9/29/2008
59 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Hanalei District, land of Kilauea, Kilauea town, along Kilauea Stream Growing in heavy shade along stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 5697 Kauai BISH 2/26/1976
60 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Foster Botanic Garden In partial shade. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lau, J. 1735 Oahu BISH 12/11/1985
61 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau 2423 Halelea Place, Honolulu Cultivated in garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kuykendall, J.R. 105 Oahu BISH 5/10/1943
62 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau hanalei district, land of kilauea, kilauea town, along kilauea stream Growing in heavy shade along stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. ishikawa, s. collector number: 5697 Kauai BISH 2/26/1976
63 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau honolulu, nuuanu valley, luakaha PRESERVED_SPECIMEN richards, p. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 5/31/1941
64 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau aiea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN walters, h. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 6/18/1964
65 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Schofield, South Range PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Costello, V. USARMY 032a Oahu BISH 2/27/2006
66 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Kona District, Manoa Lyon Arboretum:Aroid Valley-naturalizing along the main Jeep Trail. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Dunn, L. LOA_570 Oahu BISH 2/25/2015
67 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Makiki Hts. Drive Cultivated PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3520 Oahu HAPI 5/16/1997
68 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Haena, in neighborhood makai of hwy, near Tunnels beach Dry mesic, disturbed roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN G. J. Ray 19 Kauai HAPI 6/4/1997
69 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau waialua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. dahlberg, o. collector number: 27364 Oahu BISH 4/20/1961
70 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau 2423 halelea place, honolulu Cultivated in garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN kuykendall, j.r. collector number: 105 Oahu BISH 5/10/1943
71 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau honolulu, foster botanic garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN meebold, a. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 3/1/1940
72 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau haena, in neighborhood makai of hwy, near tunnels beach In `a`a lava far from ocean. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN oed frohlich, d.; lau, a. collector number: 2010030904 Maui BISH 3/9/2010
73 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau tantalus Landscaped. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN robinson, k.d. collector number: 6 Oahu BISH 3/27/1971
74 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau south kona, hwy 11, mile 104 PRESERVED_SPECIMEN parker, j. parsons, r. collector number: bied 40 Oahu BISH 9/29/2008
75 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Haena, in neighborhood makai of hwy, near Tunnels beach Coastal residential setting. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN OED 2010030904 Kauai BISH 3/9/2010
76 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau east maui, wailuaiki Ornamental, planted along Hana Hwy., persisting for at least 30 years. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 3881 Maui BISH 10/9/1995
77 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau honolulu, makiki hts. drive dry roadside; with Sansevieria, Callisia fragrans PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ray, g. gibney, e. collector number: 19 Oahu BISH 6/4/1997
78 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Schofield Barracks, in gulch on side of road Growing among Justicia, Spathodea. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN OED 2008042901 Oahu BISH 4/29/2008
79 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Haena, in neighborhood makai of hwy, near Tunnels beach Coastal residential setting. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN OED Frohlich, D.; Lau, A. Collector Number: 2010030904 Kauai BISH 3/9/2010
80 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Makiki Hts. Drive dry roadside; with Sansevieria, Callisia fragrans PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ray, G. 19 Oahu BISH 6/4/1997
81 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Hanalei District, land of Kilauea, Kilauea Town; along Kilauea Stream Growing in heavy shade. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 5697 Kauai BISH 2/26/1976
82 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Nuuanu Valley, Luakaha PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Richards, P. s.n. Oahu BISH 5/31/1941
83 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau schofield barracks, in gulch on side of road Growing among Justicia, Spathodea. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN oed frohlich, d.; lau, a. collector number: 2008042901 Oahu BISH 4/29/2008
84 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau West of Puhi at halfway bridge, growing along road to mine. Not cultivated. About five mature plants visible along the edge of alien forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kelsey Brock 1048 Kauai PTBG 7/5/2017
85 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau hanalei district, land of kilauea, kilauea town; along kilauea stream Growing in heavy shade. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. ishikawa, s. collector number: 5697 Kauai BISH 2/26/1976
86 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau waimea arboretum & botanical garden, 59-864 kamehameha hwy, hawaiian section PRESERVED_SPECIMEN c. r. annable 3520 MO 5/16/1997
87 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Makiki Arboretum, Makiki Heights Dr Dry mesic, disturbed roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN G. J. Ray 19 NY 6/4/1997
88 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau makiki arboretum, makiki heights dr Dry mesic, disturbed roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN g. j. ray 19 NY 6/4/1997
89 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Waimea Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Hawaiian section Cultivated PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3520 NY 5/16/1997
90 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Lawai Valley. National Tropical Botanical Garden, Big Valley, McBryde Garden Cultivated PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ruth Albert-Lyons RAL3 Kauai PTBG 1/9/2019
91 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Lawai Valley, National Tropical Botanical Garden. Big Valley. South side of stream, West of crossover between road and stream (across stream from Luau area). Semi-cultivated area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 7463 Kauai PTBG 7/10/2009
92 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau hanalei district, kilauea town, kilauea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. r. herbst & s. ishikawa 5697 Kauai US 2/26/1976
93 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Lawai Valley, National Tropical Botanical Garden. Big Valley. South side of stream, west of crossover between road and stream (across stream from Luau area). Semi-cultivated area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 7463 Kauai PTBG 7/10/2009
94 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden. Bamboo Bridge area , southwest of Hale Ohe. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 407 Kauai PTBG 5/17/1983
95 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Schofield Barracks, in gulch on side of road. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Alex Lau and Danielle Frohlich 2008042901 Oahu PTBG 4/29/2008
96 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Foster Botanic Garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lau, J. 1735 Oahu US 12/11/1985
97 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Waimea Arboretum PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rauch, F.; Crivellone, C. F. s.n. Kauai US 6/4/1986
98 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Honolulu, Nuuanu, Puiwa Road. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN W. M. Bush 41 Oahu PTBG 6/7/1974
99 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Species is planted as an ornamental and sparingly naturalized in the area. Coastal residential setting. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oahu Early Detection 2010030904 Kauai PTBG 3/9/2010
100 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau foster botanic garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN j. lau 1735 Oahu US 12/11/1985
101 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau East Maui, Wailuaiki Ornamental, planted along Hana Hwy., persisting for at least 30 years. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 3881 Maui BISH 10/9/1995
102 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Hanalei District, Kilauea Town, Kilauea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D. R.; Ishikawa, S. 5697 Kauai US 2/26/1976
103 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau schofield, south range PRESERVED_SPECIMEN costello, v. collector number: usarmy 32a Oahu BISH 2/27/2006
104 Megaskepasma erythrochlamys Lindau Nawiliwili, near the end of Kahumoku road. Forming dominant understory under java plum overstory PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kelsey Brock 737 Kauai PTBG 10/13/2015
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