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Polyscias hawaiensis

(A.Gray) Lowry & G.M.Plunkett (2010)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Apiales Family: Araliaceae Genus: Polyscias

‘ohe [ohe]

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Trees 7–20 m tall, secretory canals present in most parts.

Stems:

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves compound. Alternate. Blades 20–60 cm long; Leaflets narrowly ovate to oblong–elliptic; leaflets 5–9, 10–18 cm long, 3.5–7 cm wide (the lowest pair often smaller, ovate). Leaflet apices rounded to nearly acute. Base leaflet base cuneate to truncate (lateral leaflets obliquely so). Lower leaflet surfaces densely yellowish brown stellate farinose, rarely glabrous (young foliage farinose throughout). Margins entire. Petiolate; petiolules 5–20 mm long. Stipules absent or rudimentary.

Flowers: Flowers arranged in terminal umbellules and 1 to few lateral along ultimate branches, these caducous, inflorescences erect, racemose–umbellate, with 1–3 primary branches up to 35 cm long, secondary branches 7–10 cm long, ultimate branches 1–2.5 cm long, arranged umbellately at tip and a few racemosely along secondary branches, lower ones often caducous, leaving and evident scar. Flowers bisexual (perfect), actinomorphic; terminal (often appearing lateral). Pedicels 5–18 mm long; buds often tinged reddish, globose to ovoid. Calyx a short, undulate rim. Corolla of 5–8 petals; petals yellowish green, often tinged reddish externally, coriaceous, triangular, 5–8 mm long. Stamens (2)3–4 times as many as petals in a single whort. Ovary inferior, 7–13-carpellate, moderately to densely whitish stellate farinose, surmounted by a low-conical to flat, pale green nectary disk; styles 7–13, connate into a cylindrical stylopodium 1–2 mm high, crowned by a ring of 7–13 stigmatic bulges.

Fruit: Drupes globose to depressed–blobose (7–13–ribbed when dry); 5–8(–10) mm long; whitish stellate farinose; disk depressed; tinged dark red; pyrenes chartaceous; laterally compressed. Seeds 1 per pyrene; embryo small.

Ploidy:

Habitat: Occurring in mesic to wet forest.

Elevation Range: 150–800 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

PROPAGATION/CULTIVATION

  • The fruit of Tetraplasandra hawaiensis is round, up to 1/2 inch in diameter, and covered with whitish woolly hairs. The fruit is ribbed when mature and dry, and the seeds are papery and flat.
  • Obata characterized the germination rate of this species as "poor." Wooliams provides some germination information on two related species. Untreated seeds of T. micrantha (now T. kavaiensis) collected and planted in November began sprouting 3 months after sowing; 2 out of 9 seeds ultimately germinated. Fresh, untreated seed of T. meiandra (now T. oahuensis) collected and planted in April began germinating in 2 months, but only 4 seedlings were obtained from 44 seeds. (Obata 1973; Wagner 1990; Wooliams 1972)
  • Weissich states that cuttings are difficult to root. (Weissich 1995) [Data from Herring, E. C., & Criley, R. A. (2003). The Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Web Site: Developing a Webbased Information Resource. HortTechnology, 13(3), 545-548. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/hawnprop/]

Natural History

Statewide Status

Endemic

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation
Molokai Endemic
Lana'i Endemic
Maui Endemic
Hawai'i Endemic

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Notes

  • Description digitized by Pumehana Imada
  • This species is perhaps the most distinctive Tetraplasandra. Its fruits are quite similar to those of Gastonia, although they do not show the divergent style arms characteristic of that genus.

Bibliography

Name Published In: Pl. Divers. Evol. 128: 74 (2010)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:234 (Mo, L, M, H [as Tetraplasandra hawaiensis]); Lowry & Plunkett 2010:74 (COMBNOV, Syn. T. hawaiensis = P. hawaiensis)

Wagner, W. L., Herbst, D. R., & Sohmer, S. H. (1999). Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawai'i, Vols. 1 and 2 (No. Edn 2). University of Hawai'i and Bishop Museum Press.

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Polyscias hawaiensis Preserved_Specimen BISH
2 Polyscias hawaiensis Kaluaaha Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 7006 Molokai BISH 1910-04-01
3 Polyscias hawaiensis Lanai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 377 Lanai BISH 1917-09-01
4 Polyscias hawaiensis Top of main (Mahana) ridge Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8016 Lanai BISH 1910-07-01
5 Polyscias hawaiensis Hookio Valley Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1927-07-05
6 Polyscias hawaiensis Huola [Hauola?, edge of ,E side of mountains Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 39 Lanai BISH 1913-08-01
7 Polyscias hawaiensis W ridge of Honomuni Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 25218 Molokai BISH 1953-12-23
8 Polyscias hawaiensis Wahiawa Swamp Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 205 Hawaii BISH 1909-08-01
9 Polyscias hawaiensis Main ridge Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8050 Lanai BISH 1910-07-22
10 Polyscias hawaiensis Kohala, Awini Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8386 Hawaii BISH 1910-06-01
11 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Tree growing at Maui Botanical Garden, seed from Pohakupule, West Maui Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1919 Maui BISH 1984-01-01
12 Polyscias hawaiensis Kapua, S. Kona Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 10026 Hawaii BISH 1912-02-01
13 Polyscias hawaiensis Main ridge Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8050 Lanai BISH 1910-07-22
14 Polyscias hawaiensis Kaluaaha Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 7006 Molokai BISH 1910-04-01
15 Polyscias hawaiensis Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 140 Lanai BISH
16 Polyscias hawaiensis Pukoo Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 269 Molokai BISH 1910-03-01
17 Polyscias hawaiensis West Maui, Honokahua gulch Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1912 Maui BISH 1984-01-14
18 Polyscias hawaiensis Maui Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 378 Maui BISH 1864-01-01
19 Polyscias hawaiensis Ahaino, above forest reserve line Preserved_Specimen Russ, G.W. Molokai BISH 1932-12-01
20 Polyscias hawaiensis Molokai Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. Molokai BISH
21 Polyscias hawaiensis Hauola Gulch, edge of, E side of mountain Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. Lanai BISH 1913-08-01
22 Polyscias hawaiensis Ahaino, above forest reserve line Preserved_Specimen Russ, G.W. Molokai BISH 1932-12-01
23 Polyscias hawaiensis Waiapaa, above Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. Lanai BISH 1913-11-17
24 Polyscias hawaiensis Lanai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 377 Lanai BISH 1917-09-01
25 Polyscias hawaiensis Edge of Huola, east side of mountain Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 39 Lanai BISH 1913-08-01
26 Polyscias hawaiensis Kohala, Awini Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8386 Hawaii BISH 1910-06-01
27 Polyscias hawaiensis Top of main (Mahana) ridge Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8016 Lanai BISH 1910-07-01
28 Polyscias hawaiensis Mts. near Koele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 141 Lanai BISH 1913-06-01
29 Polyscias hawaiensis West Maui, Waihee Valley Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 16033 Maui BISH 1918-09-01
30 Polyscias hawaiensis Preserved_Specimen BISH
31 Polyscias hawaiensis Kukuinui ridge, Wailau Valley ohia Preserved_Specimen 40x2' tree; stamens 4x the number of sepal lobes St.John, H. 13282 Molokai BISH 1933-07-04
32 Polyscias hawaiensis ahupuaa of Halepuaa in the Puna District The `ohe mauka (Tetraplasandra) was growing in association with 60 ft. Ohi`as and 30 ft; guava. The soil is `a`a with a thin layer of organic material. Preserved_Specimen The tree was 80 ft. tall with a spreading crown. There was only a single mature plant in the area with no seedlings or saplings. Yoshida, L. 79.08 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-28
33 Polyscias hawaiensis E part of Kaluaaha plateau forest Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 18017 Molokai BISH 1928-07-03
34 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley, N fork of Waiohonu Stream bank of uluhe, grasses, ferns, ohia Preserved_Specimen 50' tree Gagné, W.C. 572 Maui BISH 1974-03-20
35 Polyscias hawaiensis Kulani Prison Road Over-topping forest Preserved_Specimen 35 ft. tree; water sprouts & seedlings glabrous. Degener, O. 21788 Hawaii BISH 1952-02-05
36 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Puu Kukui Watershed, NE slope of Keahikano, above Pohakupule Stream Assoc. vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Ilex anomala, Psychotria mariniana, Dodonaea viscosa, Xylosma hawaiiense, Bobea elatior, Syzigium sandwicensis, Clermontia kakeana, Hedyotis terminalis, Cibotium glaucum, C. menziesii, Dicranopteris linearis, Cordyline fruticosa. Preserved_Specimen From single unbranched tree 3 m high exhibiting exclusively trifoliate leaves & situated in close proximity (3 m) of what is likely the parent plant - a 7 m distinguished by predominantly simple leaves (#246). Meidell, J.S. 238 Maui BISH 1997-10-22
37 Polyscias hawaiensis Malama Ki Forest Reserve, Puna District Growing in a`a. Found occasionally within the closed Metrosideros-Diospyros forest in the northwest corner of the reserve. Other plants include Psychotria, Psidium, Rubus, Opus [?], Nephrolepis, Freycinetia and a Cyrtandra. Preserved_Specimen A tree 65 ft high, 18 dbh, 50 ft spread, excellent vigor. Clarke, G. 560 Hawaii BISH 1981-01-22
38 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Lahaina District, Kaulalewelewe rain forest, sides of stream valley Preserved_Specimen flowers yellowish Gagné, W.C. 628 Maui BISH 1972-05-27
39 Polyscias hawaiensis upper Pelekunu Valley, lower Kolo Ridge wet ohia forest, native trees and shrubs, treeferns Preserved_Specimen 17 m x 50 cm Warshauer, F.R. 3025 Molokai BISH 1980-08-08
40 Polyscias hawaiensis Kukuinui ridge, Wailau Valley ohia Preserved_Specimen 40x2' tree; stamens 4x the number of sepal lobes St.John, H. 13282 Molokai BISH 1933-07-04
41 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley, N Fork of Waiohonu With Dicranopteris Preserved_Specimen A single giant tree on bank Harrison, B. 179 Maui BISH 1972-08-04
42 Polyscias hawaiensis Lanaihale, Puu Aalii gulches clothed with dense rainforest vegetation Preserved_Specimen Height: 7.0 m. Flower: immature. Fruit: purple when ripe. Gagné, W.C. 610 Lanai BISH 1971-06-06
43 Polyscias hawaiensis Honomuni, W ridge moist Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen 10 m x 4 dm; leaflets below fawn-colored. St.John, H. 25218 Molokai BISH 1953-12-23
44 Polyscias hawaiensis ahupuaa of Halepuaa in the Puna District The `ohe mauka (Tetraplasandra) was growing in association with 60 ft. Ohi`as and 30 ft; guava. The soil is `a`a with a thin layer of organic material. Preserved_Specimen The tree was 80 ft. tall with a spreading crown. There was only a single mature plant in the area with no seedlings or saplings. Yoshida, L. 79.08 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-28
45 Polyscias hawaiensis Puna, Kealakomo forest Under a mature fruiting tree Preserved_Specimen Seedling tree only 3 feet tall Stone, B.C. 2995 Hawaii BISH 1959-06-29
46 Polyscias hawaiensis Hulopoe Gulch, head of, at Munro Trail In shrubby rain-forest Preserved_Specimen Water sprout, glabrous. Degener, O. 28358 Lanai BISH 1963-07-26
47 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Makamakaole Gulch rain forest, steep sides of gulch beside ditch trail. Associated species, relative abundance: Psychotria mariniana, Metrosideros, kukui - single healthy tree in s. fork of Makamakaole Gulch Preserved_Specimen erect tree, height: 15 m. Fruit with whitish pubesence, pulp purple Gagné, W.C. 492 Maui BISH 1970-02-21
48 Polyscias hawaiensis Kau District: Manauka Ahu., Tr 73(12); SW slopes of Mauna Loa E of Ocean View Estates & N of Manuka St. Pk. Mesic pioneer `ohi`a forest with other native trees and a matted-fern, native shrub u/s. Preserved_Specimen Leaning tree; 50 cm Bd; 13-14 m tall Warshauer, F.R. 1985 Hawaii BISH 1978-07-15
49 Polyscias hawaiensis Nanawale, undeveloped subdivision wayside occurance in undeveloped subdivision; accompanied by Metrosideros, Diospyros, and Myrsine Preserved_Specimen cluster of ascending stems to 10m+ height. Takeuchi, W.N. 3408 Hawaii BISH 1987-02-08
50 Polyscias hawaiensis Kaunolu Ahupuaa, Ridge to north of Waialala Gulch, just below ridge line. Transect La, Station 32. Wet matted-fern, native and exotic shrub community with scattered ohia and exotic trees. Preserved_Specimen Tree 30 cm Bd, 7 m tall, semi-prostrate trunk. Warshauer, F.R. 2240 Lanai BISH 1979-04-05
51 Polyscias hawaiensis Puna: H.N.P., Kealakomo, above pali In company with Myrsine, Pelea, Alyxia, etc. Preserved_Specimen Frts. purple.; 45 ft. tree in frt., trunk 2 ft. thick Stone, B.C. 2993 Hawaii BISH 1959-06-29
52 Polyscias hawaiensis Kapukapu, Puna Grassy, shrubby, aa lava plain Preserved_Specimen 60 ft. tree Degener, O. 27596 Hawaii BISH 1961-07-07
53 Polyscias hawaiensis Lanaihale, N end Munro trail, 4.2 mi in, side gulch ohia rain forest, in protected side gulch. Preserved_Specimen Large Tree 10 meters tall; dbh 12 inches; leaves compound, leaflets tomentose, rounded to truncate at base; petals 5-7, stamens 15-20. Spence, G. 340 Lanai BISH 1973-10-22
54 Polyscias hawaiensis Kohala Mts., Kohala Ditch Trail at Kolealiili [Kolealiilii Stream Native rain forest on east facing slopes above stream. Associated species: Metrosideros, Dicranopteris, Psychotria. Scattered along east facing slopes Preserved_Specimen 19.5 m tree with whitish flower. Fruit purple when ripe; this tree mostly green Gagné, W.C. 521 Hawaii BISH 1970-06-10
55 Polyscias hawaiensis Puu Aalii gulches clothed with dense rainforest vegetation Preserved_Specimen Height: 7.0 m. Flower: immature. Fruit: purple when ripe. Gagné, W.C. 610 Lanai BISH 1971-06-06
56 Polyscias hawaiensis Nanawale, undeveloped subdivision Near Tetraplasandra 3408 Preserved_Specimen smaller tree (5-6 m height), large leaves probably a juvenile condition Takeuchi, W.N. 3413 Hawaii BISH 1987-02-08
57 Polyscias hawaiensis upper Pelekunu Valley, lower Kolo Ridge wet ohia forest, native trees and shrubs, treeferns Preserved_Specimen 17 m x 50 cm Warshauer, F.R. 3025 Molokai BISH 1980-08-08
58 Polyscias hawaiensis Manuahi Ridge, W and above Pelekunu Valley, windward side with Metrosideros polymorpha, Diospyros sandwicensis, Myrsine lessertiana Preserved_Specimen 6 m x 50 cm tree, broad crown; corolla yellowish green, stamens 15-17 Wagner, W.L. 5756 Molokai BISH 1987-08-02
59 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, In narrowest rainiest part of Makamakaole Gulch Single tree on shrubby forested slope Preserved_Specimen 35 ft. tall with 1 ft. thick trunk Degener, O. 21142 Maui BISH 1950-11-28
60 Polyscias hawaiensis Lanaihale peak, Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen 20' x 10 tree Little Jr., E.L. 31231 Lanai BISH 1976-09-17
61 Polyscias hawaiensis Honomuni, W ridge moist Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen 10 m x 4 dm; leaflets below fawn-colored. St.John, H. 25218 Molokai BISH 1953-12-23
62 Polyscias hawaiensis Nanawale, undeveloped subdivision wayside occurance in undeveloped subdivision; accompanied by Metrosideros, Diospyros, and Myrsine Preserved_Specimen cluster of ascending stems to 10m+ height. Takeuchi, W.N. 3408 Hawaii BISH 1987-02-08
63 Polyscias hawaiensis Puna: upper Kealakomo transition forest, dry forest Preserved_Specimen Tree 40' X 2', berries purple-black. Stone, B.C. 2993 Hawaii BISH 1959-06-29
64 Polyscias hawaiensis Munro Trail, N of Puu Nene Topping shrubby forest. Preserved_Specimen Only 2 T. trees seen; about 30 ft. tall. Degener, O. 24153 Lanai BISH 1957-08-15
65 Polyscias hawaiensis Kau District: Manauka Ahu., Tr 73 (12); SW slopes of Mauna Loa E of Ocean View Estates & N. of Manuka St. Pk. Mesic pioneer `ohi`a forest with other native trees and a matted-fern, native shrub u/s. In older `a`a kipuka Preserved_Specimen Leaning tree; 50 cm Bd; 13-14 m tall Warshauer, F.R. 1985 Hawaii BISH 1978-07-15
66 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley, N Fork of Waiohonu With Dicranopteris Preserved_Specimen A single giant tree on bank Harrison, B. 180 Maui BISH 1972-08-04
67 Polyscias hawaiensis Manuka State Park, 4 mile Nature Trail, South Kona Forest Reserve Substrate `a`a. Rare tree in open Metrosideros forest with mixed understory of Psychotria, Diospryros, Pisonia, Canthium, Pipturus, Osmanthus & Gouldia Preserved_Specimen Tree 40 ft tall, 25 ft spread, 10 basal diam. Good vigor. Fruit present only. Clarke, G. 695 Hawaii BISH 1982-04-29
68 Polyscias hawaiensis Nanawale, undeveloped subdivision Near Tetraplasandra 3408 Preserved_Specimen smaller tree (5-6 m height), large leaves probably a juvenile condition Takeuchi, W.N. 3413 Hawaii BISH 1987-02-08
69 Polyscias hawaiensis East Molokai, Kaulepa Rd., Puu o Hoku Ranch pasture; with Dicranopteris, Styphelia Preserved_Specimen 20' tree, rounded Carlquist, S. 2214 Molokai BISH 1966-08-24
70 Polyscias hawaiensis Wawaia, ridge E of Kua Gulch ohia, native shrub Preserved_Specimen 50 cm dbh tree Stemmermann, R.L. 3897 Molokai BISH 1979-07-12
71 Polyscias hawaiensis Kunoa, W facing forest slopes. Relic Metrosideros lowland mesic forest. W/ Pittosporum, Broussaisia, Myrsine, Psychotria, Scaevola, Melicope, Antidesma, Ilex, Coprosma pubescens, Xylosma, Tetraplasandra, Clermontia grandiflora munroi, Bobea elatior, Nestegis, Sadleria pallida Preserved_Specimen Trees up to 7 m tall, emergent in open matting ferns of Dicranopteris, in early flower, frt immature, occasional in region. Wood, K.R. 12747 Lanai BISH 2008-01-08
72 Polyscias hawaiensis Just below Middle Camp, Honokane Canyon, Kohala Mts. On canyon walls Preserved_Specimen Large trees to 50' high. Leaves silvery below. Foliage color similar to but darker than Aleurites. Gillett, G.W. 1911 Hawaii BISH 1966-06-28
73 Polyscias hawaiensis Honokane Valley, Lower Kohala Ditch Trail, Kohala Mts. Occasional in open Metrosideros polymorpha regrowth forest which has open mats of Dicranopteris emarginata. With Osmanthus (Nestegis) sandwicensis, Pipturus, Clermontia parviflora, Hicriopteris. Preserved_Specimen Tree to 20 feet, rounded in form. Carlquist, S. 1887 Hawaii BISH 1966-06-27
74 Polyscias hawaiensis Nanawale, undeveloped subdivision wayside occurance in undeveloped subdivision; accompanied by Metrosideros, Diospyros, and Myrsine Preserved_Specimen cluster of ascending stems to 10m+ height. Takeuchi, W.N. 3408 Hawaii BISH 1987-02-08
75 Polyscias hawaiensis Pelekunu valley, TNC Preserve survey, transect 8, Manuahi ridge below Kailiili peak In Metrosideros polymorpha montane wet forest with Athyrium sandwichianum, Cyrtandra, Broussaisia, Cibotium, Clermontia, Cyanea, Eurya, Hedyotis terminalis, Ilex, Melicope, Labordia, Stenogyne, Wikstroemia, many ferns. Preserved_Specimen Perlman, S. 5914 Molokai BISH 1987-05-29
76 Polyscias hawaiensis Pololu-Honokanenui region Forested slopes Preserved_Specimen Beautiful tree (up to 50 ft. high) Degener, O. 21898 Hawaii BISH 1952-02-18
77 Polyscias hawaiensis West Maui, Poelua Ridge forest, steep slope Preserved_Specimen ~10 m tree, branched above 2 m. Leaves medium green above, densely farinose below. Inflorscence compound paniculate, densely farinose, flowers yellow green, petals 5-6, stamens 10-12, ovary and fruit light olive green, disc and stylopodium maroon Lowry II, P.P. 3533 Maui BISH 1984-10-08
78 Polyscias hawaiensis Kawaipapa Stream, main edge of gully scrubby rain forest Preserved_Specimen fl. yellow, fr. purple Gagné, W.C. 617 Maui BISH 1971-12-14
79 Polyscias hawaiensis Kulani Prison Road Mixed exotic & native mesophytic forest on aa. Associated species: Cecropia, Eucalyptus, Melastoma, Diospryos. Several old and young trees along 700-800 ft contour. Preserved_Specimen 18 m tree, watersprouts glaborous Gagné, W.C. 528 Hawaii BISH 1970-07-25
80 Polyscias hawaiensis East Molokai, Kaulepa Rd., Puu o Hoku Ranch pasture; with Dicranopteris, Styphelia Preserved_Specimen 20' tree, rounded Carlquist, S. 2214 Molokai BISH 1966-08-24
81 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Puu Kukui Watershed, NE slope of Keahikano, above Pohakupule Stream Assoc. vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Ilex anomala, Psychotria mariniana, Dodonaea viscosa, Xylosma hawaiiense, Bobea elatior, Syzigium sandwicensis, Clermontia kakeana, Hedyotis terminalis, Cibotium glaucum, C. menziesii, Dicranopteris linearis, Cordyline fruticosa. Preserved_Specimen Health 7-8 m tree, 35 cm dbh. Tree fully foliated, fruiting profusely & exhibiting simple leaves. Meidell, J.S. 246 Maui BISH 1997-10-22
82 Polyscias hawaiensis Kulani Prison Rd Mixed exotic & native mesophytic forest on aa. Associated species: Cecropia, Eucalyptus, Melastoma, Diospryos. Several old and young trees along 700-800 ft contour. Preserved_Specimen 18 ft tree. Watersprouts glaborous Gagné, W.C. 528 Hawaii BISH 1970-07-25
83 Polyscias hawaiensis Nanawale, undeveloped subdivision Near Tetraplasandra 3408 Preserved_Specimen smaller tree (5-6 m height), large leaves probably a juvenile condition Takeuchi, W.N. 3413 Hawaii BISH 1987-02-08
84 Polyscias hawaiensis Koele end of Munro Trail (now a road) With scattered individuals of Metrosideros polymorpha, Dracaena (Pleomele) aurea, Broussaisia arguta, Pittosporum. Preserved_Specimen Rounded tree 15 ft. tall Carlquist, S. 2003 Lanai BISH 1966-07-16
85 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana District, Hana Forest Reserve, along N Fork of Waiohonu Stream, Waihoi Valley With uluhe, various grasses & ferns, ohia. Preserved_Specimen Solitary 50 ft. tree on bank Gagné, W.C. 572 Maui BISH 1974-03-20
86 Polyscias hawaiensis Keauhou 2, North Kona district, at end of Old Poi Factory road; property managed by Douglas Bong. Near center of property near road Tall-statured Ohia wet forest; mid canopy of Psychotria hawaiiensis; understory mostly alien (Psidium spp., Schinus and Heterocentron), with some natives (Cibotium spp. and Freycinetia) Preserved_Specimen Tree about 20m Price, J.P. 14 Hawaii BISH 2000-07-24
87 Polyscias hawaiensis ahupuaa of Halepuaa in the Puna District The `ohe mauka (Tetraplasandra) was growing in association with 60 ft. Ohi`as and 30 ft; guava. The soil is `a`a with a thin layer of organic material. Preserved_Specimen The tree was 80' tall with a spreading crown. There was only a single mature plant in the area with no seedlings or saplings. Yoshida, L. 79.08 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-28
88 Polyscias hawaiensis Malama Ki Forest Reserve (northwest corner), Puna District Found occasionally within the closed Metrosideros-Diospyros forest in the north-west corner of the reserve. Other plants include Psychotria, Psidium, Rubus, Oplismenus, Nephrolepis, Freycinetia, and a Cyrtandra. Preserved_Specimen A tree 65 ft high, 18 in dbh 50 ft spread, excellent vigor, growing in a'a. Clarke, G. 560 Hawaii BISH 1981-01-22
89 Polyscias hawaiensis Manuahi Ridge, W and above Pelekunu Valley, windward side with Metrosideros polymorpha, Diospyros sandwicensis, Myrsine lessertiana Preserved_Specimen 6 m x 50 cm tree, broad crown; corolla yellowish green, stamens 15-17 Wagner, W.L. 5756 Molokai BISH 1987-08-02
90 Polyscias hawaiensis ahupuaa of Halepuaa in the Puna District The `ohe mauka (Tetraplasandra) was growing in association with 60 ft. Ohi`as and 30 ft; guava. The soil is `a`a with a thin layer of organic material. Preserved_Specimen The tree was 80 ft. tall with a spreading crown. There was only a single mature plant in the area with no seedlings or saplings. Yoshida, L. 79.08 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-28
91 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Lahaina District, Kaulalewelewe rain forest, sides of stream valley Preserved_Specimen flowers yellowish Gagné, W.C. 628 Maui BISH 1972-05-27
92 Polyscias hawaiensis Malama Ki Forest Reserve, Puna District Growing in `a`a. Found occasionally within the closed Metrosideros - Diospyros forest in the north-west corner of the reserve. Other plants include Psychotria, Psidium, Rubus, Oplismenus, Nephrolepis, Freycinetia, and a Cyrtandra. Preserved_Specimen A tree 65' high, 18 dbh, 50' spread, excellent vigor. Clarke, G. 560 Hawaii BISH 1981-01-22
93 Polyscias hawaiensis ahupuaa of Halepuaa in the Puna District Growing in assoiciation with 60 ft Ohias and 30 ft guavas. The soil is aa with a thin layer of organic material. Preserved_Specimen The tree was 80 ft tall with a spreading crown. Yoshida, L. 79.08 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-28
94 Polyscias hawaiensis Kohala Mts., Kohala Ditch Trail at Kolealiili [Kolealiilii Stream Native rain forest on east facing slopes above stream. Associated species: Metrosideros, Dicranopteris, Psychotria. Scattered along east facing slopes Preserved_Specimen 19.5 m tree; whitish flower. Fruit are purple when ripe; this tree mostly green Gagné, W.C. 521 Hawaii BISH 1970-06-10
95 Polyscias hawaiensis ridge E of Mapulehu Valley rain forest Preserved_Specimen 25x1' tree St.John, H. 12846 Molokai BISH 1932-12-29
96 Polyscias hawaiensis Along ditch trail at Keanae Valley on Honomanu Valley side Precipitous canyon side Preserved_Specimen 6 terminal infl. branches Degener, O. 17788 Maui BISH 1927-07-14
97 Polyscias hawaiensis Hileanui Ahupuaa, South slope of Mauna Loa, small gulch on makai side of Kaiholena just above sugarcane fields. Transect Ha, Station 1. Wet ohia forest with other native trees and a tree fern and native shrub understory. Preserved_Specimen Jacobi, J.D. 110 hawaii BISH 1976-06-09
98 Polyscias hawaiensis East slope of Pololu Valley Sunny mesophytic forest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 2185 Hawaii BISH 1926-08-11
99 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley, N Fork of Waiohonu With Dicranopteris Preserved_Specimen A single giant tree on bank Harrison, B. 177 Maui BISH 1972-08-04
100 Polyscias hawaiensis Kunoa, W facing forest slopes. Relic Metrosideros lowland mesic forest. W/ Pittosporum, Broussaisia, Myrsine, Psychotria, Scaevola, Melicope, Antidesma, Ilex, Coprosma pubescens, Xylosma, Tetraplasandra, Clermontia grandiflora munroi, Bobea elatior, Nestegis, Sadleria pallida Preserved_Specimen Trees up to 7 m tall, emergent in open matting ferns of Dicranopteris, in early flower, frt immature, occasional in region. Wood, K.R. 12747 Lanai BISH 2008-01-08
101 Polyscias hawaiensis Kulani Prison Rd Mixed exotic & native mesophytic forest on aa. Associated species: Cecropia, Eucalyptus, Melastoma, Diospryos. Several old and young trees along 700-800 ft contour. Preserved_Specimen 18 ft tree. Watersprouts glaborous Gagné, W.C. 528 Hawaii BISH 1970-07-25
102 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana Forest Reserve, along N Fork of Waiohonu Str, Waihoi Valley with uluhe, various grasses & ferns, ohia. Preserved_Specimen Solitary 50 ft. tree on bank Gagné, W.C. 572 Maui BISH 1974-03-20
103 Polyscias hawaiensis Nanawale, undeveloped subdivision wayside occurance in undeveloped subdivision; accompanied by Metrosideros, Diospyros, and Myrsine Preserved_Specimen cluster of ascending stems to 10m+ height. Takeuchi, W.N. 3408 Hawaii BISH 1987-02-08
104 Polyscias hawaiensis Southwest flank of Mauna Loa Vegetation: Closed Metrosideros; substrate mixed soil and aa rock outcrops; understory consisting of Athyrium, Cibotium, Cyrtomium, Nephrolepis, Psidium and Psychotria. Preserved_Specimen Tree 15+ m tall Higashino, P.K. 6053 Hawaii BISH 1977-07-05
105 Polyscias hawaiensis Malama Ki Forest Reserve, Puna District Growing in `a`a. Found occasionally within the closed Metrosideros - Diospyros forest in the north-west corner of the reserve. Other plants include Psychotria, Psidium, Rubus, Oplismenus, Nephrolepis, Freycinetia, and a Cyrtandra. Preserved_Specimen A tree 65' high, 18 dbh, 50' spread, excellent vigor. Clarke, G. 560 Hawaii BISH 1981-01-22
106 Polyscias hawaiensis Kainalu slopes of gulches and flat edge of rainforest Preserved_Specimen 10 m x~25 cm tree; heartwood pithy, cream color; sapwood hard, light color Bryan Jr., E.H. 618 Molokai BISH 1927-07-24
107 Polyscias hawaiensis Along main road near Hoopuloa lava flow in forest on aa lava Preserved_Specimen Beautiful 40 ft. tree Degener, O. 21834 Hawaii BISH 1952-02-09
108 Polyscias hawaiensis Malama Ki Forest Reserve, Puna District Growing in a`a. Found occasionally within the closed Metrosideros-Diospyros forest in the northwest corner of the reserve. Other plants include Psychotria, Psidium, Rubus, Opus [?], Nephrolepis, Freycinetia and a Cyrtandra. Preserved_Specimen A tree 65 ft high, 18 dbh, 50 ft spread, excellent vigor. Clarke, G. 560 Hawaii BISH 1981-01-22
109 Polyscias hawaiensis Kohala ditch trail Sides of gulch in rain forest Preserved_Specimen Spreading tree, 15 m. high; leaves have 5-9 leaflets MacDaniels, L.H. 327 Hawaii BISH 1926-12-06
110 Polyscias hawaiensis Pelekunu valley, TNC Preserve survey, transect 8, Manuahi ridge below Kailiili peak In Metrosideros polymorpha montane wet forest with Athyrium sandwichianum, Cyrtandra, Broussaisia, Cibotium, Clermontia, Cyanea, Eurya, Hedyotis terminalis, Ilex, Melicope, Labordia, Stenogyne, Wikstroemia, many ferns. Preserved_Specimen Perlman, S. 5914 Molokai BISH 1987-05-29
111 Polyscias hawaiensis Lanaihale, N end Munro trail, 4.2 mi in, side gulch ohia rain forest, in protected side gulch. Preserved_Specimen Large Tree 10 meters tall; dbh 12 inches; leaves compound, leaflets tomentose, rounded to truncate at base; petals 5-7, stamens 15-20. Spence, G. 340 Lanai BISH 1973-10-22
112 Polyscias hawaiensis Una [?], Puna District Dry open Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Tree 10 m X 3 dm. St.John, H. 18407 Hawaii BISH 1937-12-19
113 Polyscias hawaiensis Nanawale, undeveloped subdivision Near Tetraplasandra 3408 Preserved_Specimen smaller tree (5-6 m height), large leaves probably a juvenile condition Takeuchi, W.N. 3413 Hawaii BISH 1987-02-08
114 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana Forest Reserve, along N Fork of Waiohonu Str, Waihoi Valley. with uluhe, various grasses & ferns, ohia. Preserved_Specimen Solitary 50 ft tree on bank. Gagné, W.C. 572 Maui BISH 1974-03-20
115 Polyscias hawaiensis So. of Kalapana trail Ohia-shrub transition forest on aa flow. Preserved_Specimen Tree 20-25 ft high. Another leaf has 9 l'flets Fagerlund, G.O. 799 Hawaii BISH 1943-08-17
116 Polyscias hawaiensis Lanaihale, Puu Aalii gulches clothed with dense rainforest vegetation Preserved_Specimen Height: 7.0 m. Flower: immature. Fruit: purple when ripe. Gagné, W.C. 610 Lanai BISH 1971-06-06
117 Polyscias hawaiensis Kohala ditch trail, Sides of gulch in rain forest. Preserved_Specimen Spreading tree, height 15 m. MacDaniels, L.H. 327 Hawaii BISH 1926-12-06
118 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana Forest Reserve, along N Fork of Waiohonu Str, Waihoi Valley with uluhe, various grasses & ferns, ohia. Preserved_Specimen Solitary 50 ft. tree on bank Gagné, W.C. 572 Maui BISH 1974-03-20
119 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana Forest Reserve, along N Fork of Waiohonu Str, Waihoi Valley. with uluhe, various grasses & ferns, ohia. Preserved_Specimen Solitary 50 ft tree on bank. Gagné, W.C. 572 Maui BISH 1974-03-20
120 Polyscias hawaiensis Keauhou 2, North Kona district, at end of Old Poi Factory road; property managed by Douglas Bong. Near center of property near road Tall-statured Ohia wet forest; mid canopy of Psychotria hawaiiensis; understory mostly alien (Psidium spp., Schinus and Heterocentron), with some natives (Cibotium spp. and Freycinetia) Preserved_Specimen Tree about 20m Price, J.P. 14 Hawaii BISH 2000-07-24
121 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley, N Fork of Waiohonu With Dicranopteris Preserved_Specimen A single giant tree on bank Harrison, B. 178 Maui BISH 1972-08-04
122 Polyscias hawaiensis Kohala Mts., Kohala Ditch Trail at Kolealiili [Kolealiilii Stream Native rain forest on east facing slopes above stream. Associated species: Metrosideros, Dicranopteris, Psychotria. Scattered along east facing slopes Preserved_Specimen 19.5 m tree with whitish flower. Fruit purple when ripe; this tree mostly green Gagné, W.C. 521 Hawaii BISH 1970-06-10
123 Polyscias hawaiensis Hulopoe Gulch, head of, at Munro Trail In shrubby rain-forest Preserved_Specimen Water sprout from trunks. Degener, O. 28358 Lanai BISH 1963-07-26
124 Polyscias hawaiensis Hulopoe Gulch, head of, at Munro Trail shrubby rain forest Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 28358 Lanai BISH 1963-07-26
125 Polyscias hawaiensis Lavaflow west of Pahoa lava flow Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 459 Hawaii BISH 1922-09-09
126 Polyscias hawaiensis S. Kona, Honaunau Forest Reserve, Keei 2 Preserved_Specimen Tree 20 ft. high, 20 ft. broad above, multi-branched weak Kondo, Y. 77712 Hawaii BISH 1946-07-30
127 Polyscias hawaiensis Manuka Mauka Preserved_Specimen petals 6, stamens 21-26, stigmas 7 St.John, H. 11311 Hawaii BISH 1931-12-24
128 Polyscias hawaiensis West Maui, Honokahua gulch Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1912 Maui BISH 1984-01-14
129 Polyscias hawaiensis head wall, Wailau Valley Preserved_Specimen 15 m x 6 dm tree, crown broad spreading; pubescence fawn colored; leaflets shiny green above St.John, H. 23536 Molokai BISH 1948-12-27
130 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, SE ridge of Mt Alani, Waiehu Preserved_Specimen Single spreading 40 ft. tree Degener, O. 19620 Maui BISH 1949-05-15
131 Polyscias hawaiensis Halawa Ranch, eastern tip of Molokai, on road mauka of ranch headquarters, at forest reserve boundary. ca Preserved_Specimen Spreading tree to 50' tall. Trunk 1m in diameter. Gillett, G.W. 1945 Molokai BISH 1966-08-24
132 Polyscias hawaiensis Huola [Hauola?, edge of ,E side of mountains Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 39 Lanai BISH 1913-08-01
133 Polyscias hawaiensis Halawa, ridges S of valley Preserved_Specimen Tree 25-30 feet high; fruits umbelliferous. Forbes, C.N. 508 Molokai BISH 1912-09-01
134 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Ridge east of Poelua gulch Preserved_Specimen 6 m tall tree in upper gulch slope. Leaves glabrous on both surfaces. Petioles glabrous. Hobdy, R.W. 1713 Maui BISH 1982-12-09
135 Polyscias hawaiensis Kaiholena Valley, lower valley, upper slopes Preserved_Specimen Small tree 5 m ht., 12 cm dbh. Branchlets 2-3 cm diam. Fruits purple when ripe, depressed globose, 8 mm high, 11 mm diam., stigma 1-1.5 mm. Pubescence persistent. Umbel 3-radiate from the base, sessile, each ray 25 cm long. Nagata, K.M. 3514 Lanai BISH 1986-06-04
136 Polyscias hawaiensis East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley, near Waiohonu Stream Preserved_Specimen Tall multitrunked tree 40 ft. ht. Berries pubescent. Both pubescent and glabrous leaflets on same tree. Nagata, K.M. 1055 Maui BISH 1972-06-29
137 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Ridge east of Poelua gulch Preserved_Specimen 6 m tall tree in upper gulch slope. Leaves glabrous on both surfaces. Petioles glabrous. Hobdy, R.W. 1713 Maui BISH 1982-12-09
138 Polyscias hawaiensis Kaiholena Valley, lower valley, upper slopes Preserved_Specimen Small tree 5 m ht., 12 cm dbh. Branchlets 2-3 cm diam. Fruits purple when ripe, depressed globose, 8 mm high, 11 mm diam., stigma 1-1.5 mm. Pubescence persistent. Umbel 3-radiate from the base, sessile, each ray 25 cm long. Nagata, K.M. 3514 Lanai BISH 1986-06-04
139 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, ridge E of Poelua gulch Preserved_Specimen Leaves coriaceous glabrous above, stellate-tomantose below with longer compound hairs along the lower midrib. Leaflets 13 to 14 cm long x 5 to 6 cm wide, rounded at apex. Inflorescence with 3 to 4 20-cm long panicles not long enough to be pendant. Hobdy, R.W. 1712 Maui BISH 1982-12-09
140 Polyscias hawaiensis Manuka Mauka Preserved_Specimen petals 6, stamens 21-26, stigmas 7 St.John, H. 11311 Hawaii BISH 1931-12-24
141 Polyscias hawaiensis Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Rd., Kaneohe, Hawaiian section Preserved_Specimen Tree to 4 m.; leaves to 60 cm. Annable, C.R. 3683 Oahu BISH 1997-08-08
142 Polyscias hawaiensis Munro Trail, along Preserved_Specimen Large tree, leaves with silvery tomentum below. Gillett, G.W. 1931 Lanai BISH 1966-07-16
143 Polyscias hawaiensis Kohala Mts., First ravine of Honokea Stream, along trail Preserved_Specimen Single tree of 20 ft. Inflorescence with five major branches. Flynn, T.W. 1389 Hawaii BISH 1985-11-20
144 Polyscias hawaiensis head wall, Wailau Valley Preserved_Specimen 15 m x 6 dm tree, crown broad spreading; pubescence fawn colored; leaflets shiny green above St.John, H. 23536 Molokai BISH 1948-12-27
145 Polyscias hawaiensis Kaluaaha Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 7006 Molokai BISH 1910-04-01
146 Polyscias hawaiensis Kalapana Quad, Ahupuaa Kupahua, Puna District Preserved_Specimen Stigmas 6 Pyle, L. Hawaii BISH 1986-11-10
147 Polyscias hawaiensis Kaluaaha Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 7006 Molokai BISH 1910-04-01
148 Polyscias hawaiensis Lanaihale, near road Preserved_Specimen large, spreading tree Beardsley, J.W. Lanai BISH 1962-01-04
149 Polyscias hawaiensis West Maui, Waihee Valley Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 16033 Maui BISH 1918-09-01
150 Polyscias hawaiensis Kalapana Quad, Puna District Preserved_Specimen Large tree, 6 stigmas Pyle, L. Hawaii BISH 1986-11-10
151 Polyscias hawaiensis unknown Preserved_Specimen Gagné, W.C. BISH 1970-02-21
152 Polyscias hawaiensis Ridge W of Iao Valley, W. Maui Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 108 Maui BISH 1910-06-01
153 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Iao Valley, Nakalaloe stream Preserved_Specimen Great beautiful trees to 40 ft. tall or more with large spreading crowns. Hobdy, R.W. 760 Maui BISH 1980-01-20
154 Polyscias hawaiensis Kapua, S. Kona Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 10026 Hawaii BISH 1912-02-01
155 Polyscias hawaiensis Kalaupapa; upper Waikolu on ridge above intake tunnel Preserved_Specimen large tree Wood, K.R. 11169 Molokai BISH 2005-03-30
156 Polyscias hawaiensis Halawa, ridges S of valley Preserved_Specimen Tree 25-30 feet high; fruits umbelliferous. Forbes, C.N. 508 Molokai BISH 1910-09-01
157 Polyscias hawaiensis W Maui, Iao Valley, Nakalaloe stream Preserved_Specimen Great beautiful trees to 40 ft. tall or more with large spreading crowns. Hobdy, R.W. 760 Maui BISH 1980-01-20
158 Polyscias hawaiensis Mts. near Koele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 141 Lanai BISH 1913-06-01
159 Polyscias hawaiensis head wall, Wailau Valley Preserved_Specimen 15 m x 6 dm tree, crown broad spreading; pubescence fawn colored; leaflets shiny green above St.John, H. 23536 Molokai BISH 1948-12-27
160 Polyscias hawaiensis main ridge Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8016 Lanai BISH 1910-07-21
161 Polyscias hawaiensis Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Rémy, J. 499 Hawaii BISH 1851-01-01
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