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Verbesina encelioides

(Cav.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex A.Gray (1876)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Genus: Verbesina

golden crown beard, golden crown-beard

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Description

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Roots: Roots a tap root.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate or opposite. Blades ovate Apex acute. Margins serrate/dentate.

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Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Mokupāpapa (Kure atoll) Naturalized
Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Naturalized
Kaua'i Naturalized
Manawai (Pearl & Hermes Atoll) Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Kaho'olawe Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Wind
Other Animals

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Bot. California 1: 350 (1876)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:372 (Ku, Mi, K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H); Starr et al. 2002:18 (PH); Wood & LeGrande 2006:21 (Le)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Verbesina encelioides unknown Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. BISH
2 Verbesina encelioides Paddocks W end Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 149 Lanai BISH 1913-06-01
3 Verbesina encelioides Koele, near Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8010 Lanai BISH 1910-07-27
4 Verbesina encelioides Koele, near Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8010 Lanai BISH 1910-07-27
5 Verbesina encelioides Green Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6292 Kure Atoll BISH 1979-01-04
6 Verbesina encelioides W end of island Preserved_Specimen Uehara, S. 2 Molokai BISH 1961-04-11
7 Verbesina encelioides Miki Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 283 Lanai BISH 1928-02-08
8 Verbesina encelioides Kaa Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 180 Lanai BISH 1913-10-22
9 Verbesina encelioides Kaanapali Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8146 Maui BISH 1910-08-26
10 Verbesina encelioides Ewa Beach Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 140 Oahu BISH 1982-01-30
11 Verbesina encelioides Diamond Head; Na Laau Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 18 Oahu BISH 1953-03-18
12 Verbesina encelioides Kawaihapai Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 11504 Oahu BISH 1937-11-03
13 Verbesina encelioides [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; Molokai; Hawaii; Maui Preserved_Specimen Uehara, S. Molokai BISH 1961-04-11
14 Verbesina encelioides Waianae Valley Preserved_Specimen Baker, R.J. Oahu BISH 1933-03-12
15 Verbesina encelioides On lagoon edge, near radar reflector tower Preserved_Specimen Clay, H.F. Kure Atoll BISH 1959-10-03
16 Verbesina encelioides Miki Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. Lanai BISH 1916-02-01
17 Verbesina encelioides Lahaina Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Maui BISH 1910-08-01
18 Verbesina encelioides Kaanapali Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8146 Maui BISH 1910-08-26
19 Verbesina encelioides Kamoku Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 339 Lanai BISH
20 Verbesina encelioides Waikapu Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. 10311 Maui BISH 1909-03-26
21 Verbesina encelioides Near Waikea Golf Course Leeward side of manmade sand dunes. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-09-24
22 Verbesina encelioides Barbers Point; W of deep draft harbor Very common in disturbed habitats. Distributed from edges of the Batis meadow to under the Prosopis tree. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 412 Oahu BISH 1990-05-01
23 Verbesina encelioides Haleiwa; near Haleiwa Elementary School Silty loam soil. Preserved_Specimen Shrub to 4 ft. tall; 2 flower heads, yellow; leafy stems. Afualo, D. 165 Oahu BISH 1975-04-04
24 Verbesina encelioides Waimanalo side of Makapuu Point Occasional, roadside, foot of talus slope. Preserved_Specimen Much branched herb, glaucous, rays yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 55601 Oahu BISH 1974-10-12
25 Verbesina encelioides Waimea District. Kawaiele Waterbird Sanctuary Coastal wetlands. W/ Bacopa monnieri, Dodonaea viscosa, Fimbristylis cymosa, Heliotropium curassavicum, Heteropogon contortus, Jacquemontia sandwicensis, Sesuvium portulacastrum, Sida fallax, Vitex rotundifolia, Vigna Preserved_Specimen Herb, woody base, about 3.5 feet tall, Leaves bluish-green. Ray florets bright yellow. Walsh, S. 792 Kauai BISH 2021-01-07
26 Verbesina encelioides Salt Pond, W end of Burns Field Deep sand ca. 50 yards from shore. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 711 Kauai BISH 1984-01-04
27 Verbesina encelioides Mauna Kea near Saddle Rd., Hamakua District Growing in Dodonaea-Eragrostis atropioides scrub grassland with scattered Myoporum. Preserved_Specimen Herb about 2' tall. Flowers yellow. Cuddihy, L.W. 836 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-23
28 Verbesina encelioides Mineral rich, damp soil. Preserved_Specimen Invasive. Flowers are bright orange-yellow. Dickert, O. Kure Atoll BISH 2018-11-11
29 Verbesina encelioides Pohakuloa Training Area, Ke'amuku unit, on side of gravel road southwest of Pu'u Papapa, South Kohala District. Associated with fountain grass/Dodonaea viscosa vegetation. Preserved_Specimen Coarse herb 1 m tall with young white flower heads. Pratt, L.W. 3920 Hawaii BISH 2013-04-24
30 Verbesina encelioides Highway between Laie & Kahuku Loam soil Preserved_Specimen Erect, annual, hoary, attractive branching weed. Shwy flower heads 1-2 inches diam. Lee, P. 5 Oahu BISH 1975-02-08
31 Verbesina encelioides Ka‘ena Point Keawaula Section. At trail head just east of signage. Ocean side of trail. Leucaena leucocephala overstory. Weedy vegetation common along the entire trail until the enclosure fence including Chloris barbata, Sida ciliaris, Eleusine indica, Dictyloctenium aegyptium, Verbesina encelioides, Malvastrum americanum, Commelina benghalensis, Trianthema portulacastrum, Asystasia gangetica, Preserved_Specimen Kennedy, B. 124 Oahu BISH 2021-01-24
32 Verbesina encelioides Church College of Hawaii Campus, by gymnasium Sandy to rocky soil. Preserved_Specimen Robinson, K.D. 53 Oahu BISH 1971-05-07
33 Verbesina encelioides 1.5 mi W Moomomi Beach Sand dunes. Preserved_Specimen Aidem, J. Molokai BISH 1972-02-17
34 Verbesina encelioides Near Rim of Waimea Canyon, along HWY 550. A few plants along disturbed roadside, with Melinis minutiflora and Bidens alba. Preserved_Specimen Erect herb with woody base, leaves dull green, ray florets bright yellow, disc florets duller orange-yellow. Brock, K. 962 Kauai BISH 2017-03-15
35 Verbesina encelioides Sand Island, near warehouse on E side Growing with Desmanthus, Amaranthus, Cynodon, Rhychelytrum on arid sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Foliage: green above, whitish beneath; flowers yellow. Herbst, D.R. 526 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
36 Verbesina encelioides middle eastern, inner cresent parallel beds of strata, relatively solid tuff substrate; grassland, herbland; Pluchea indica, Panicum torridum, Jacquemontia, Cenchrus echinatus, Chloris barbata Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 11866 Lehua Rock BISH 2006-04-30
37 Verbesina encelioides Kahoolawe Growing luxuriantly near houses. Preserved_Specimen Erect herb. 20-40 cm. Flower yellow. Said to be abundant after rains. Bryan Jr., E.H. 746 Kahoolawe BISH 1931-02-19
38 Verbesina encelioides Diamond Head.; outside base of north rim Wayside plant. Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37231 Oahu BISH 1937-04-22
39 Verbesina encelioides 2 mi E of Kahuku Roadside; sandy, rocky soil Preserved_Specimen Tall, hairy, annual herb 3 to 15 inches high. Utai, M. 8 Oahu BISH 1975-02-08
40 Verbesina encelioides Anini Beach, at foot of Kalalau Range In sand of beach, a hot dry area. Rather common Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 844 Kauai BISH 1955-06-19
41 Verbesina encelioides Laie; Church College of Hawaii 30% slope, sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Kinikini, T.V. 25 Oahu BISH 1967-03-30
42 Verbesina encelioides Kawaihapai Sandy flat. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10002 Oahu BISH 1929-11-03
43 Verbesina encelioides 100 yds S of Kahuku Hospital Sandy clay soil. Preserved_Specimen 5 ft. high; narrow, ovate, toothed leaves. McCulloch, R. 44 Oahu BISH 1975-02-04
44 Verbesina encelioides Aiea, near R. R. Station Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Herb or low shrub 1 m high; fls yellow. Bryan Jr., E.H. 1280 Oahu BISH 1936-10-22
45 Verbesina encelioides Along Mamalahoa highway about 2 miles southwest of intersection with Waikoloa road; in small gulch below road Pasture with few scattered shrubs, mostly prosopis, but some Wikstroemia; Also some Erythrina, and a single Pleomele in sinkhole downslope Preserved_Specimen herb/subshrub Price, J.P. 13 Hawaii BISH 2000-07-21
46 Verbesina encelioides Kailua Common on roadsides in entire region. Preserved_Specimen Herb 1 m tall; fls. yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 27069 Oahu BISH 1946-09-15
47 Verbesina encelioides Kipapa Gulch In waste area. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1374 Oahu BISH 1936-03-22
48 Verbesina encelioides Kailua; NW end of Kawainui Marsh Occasional on weedy roadside. Preserved_Specimen Large robust plants branched near base; rays & discs yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 57413 Oahu BISH 1978-03-24
49 Verbesina encelioides Kawaihapai Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Rays yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 8877 Oahu BISH 1932-12-11
50 Verbesina encelioides Ewa Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Moore, J.W. Oahu BISH 1929-07-14
51 Verbesina encelioides Kailua; NW end of Kawainui Marsh Occasional on weedy roadside. Preserved_Specimen Large robust plants branched near base; rays & discs yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 57413 Oahu BISH 1978-03-24
52 Verbesina encelioides Makapuu parking lot Disturbed habitat Preserved_Specimen James, S.A. 20082 Oahu BISH 2008-01-06
53 Verbesina encelioides East Maui, Makawao District, Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Kipuka at the head of the trail towards Pohaku Paea from the midstop along Makena-Keoneoio Road Pockets of vegetation in a`a lava and at roadside. Fringing the road in shady places. Preserved_Specimen Annual, 80 cm tall. Abbott, I.A. 91.69 Maui BISH 1991-03-06
54 Verbesina encelioides Hawaii Kai, Allen Davis Beach, along the gravel/dirt parking area. Growing with Scaevola taccada, Coccoloba uvifera, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Ageratum conyzoides. Preserved_Specimen Herb 1-2 ft ht Kennedy, B. 56 Oahu BISH 2018-04-07
55 Verbesina encelioides Barking Sands Abundant under Prosopis trees & along fenceline. Preserved_Specimen Herb with yellow flowers; gray-green leaves. Aromatic. Herbst, D.R. 994 Kauai BISH 1968-03-29
56 Verbesina encelioides Honolulu, vicinity of Koko Head Riding Stables Disturbed area along edge of road Preserved_Specimen Allison, A. Oahu BISH 2020-11-15
57 Verbesina encelioides Oahu R.R.; Dillingham Blvd., Kalihi Kai Common on railroad embankment, coral rubble. Preserved_Specimen Plants gray, heads yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 27108 Oahu BISH 1946-10-12
58 Verbesina encelioides Ewa Beach Very common in open sunny areas. Preserved_Specimen Flowers golden yellow. Davis, J. 82 Oahu BISH 1979-02-23
59 Verbesina encelioides Waimea District Secondary tuff crater. Lowland dry shrubland/herbland. With Pluchea carolinensis, P. indica, Portulaca oleracea, Solanum americanum, Cenchrus cilaris Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 9878.01 Lehua Rock BISH 2002-07-07
60 Verbesina encelioides Kaluakoi Dist. Along jeep road between Kepuhi and Puu O Kaiaka Open disturbed area. Preserved_Specimen Weed. Foliage silvery-green; flowers yellow. Herbst, D.R. 5720 Molokai BISH 1976-03-09
61 Verbesina encelioides Former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Northern Trap & Skeet Range, Outplanting site Prosopis pallida, Asystasaia gangetica (779229) and Cenchrus ciliaris Preserved_Specimen Herb 1 m tall. BISH staff 9 Oahu BISH 2021-04-28
62 Verbesina encelioides Puu Keekee, ~2.3 km N of Puu Ka Pele, ~1 km SW of Saddle Rd moderate to steep slope; ash; Eragrostis atropioides, Dodonaea viscosa Preserved_Specimen Close, B. 11943 Hawaii BISH 1994-11-09
63 Verbesina encelioides Hamakua Dist., Pohakuloa Training Area Along the Saddle Road between the 30 and 45 mile markers Within 60 ft. of the road. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 65 Hawaii BISH 1990-12-13
64 Verbesina encelioides Middle eastern inner crescent, Parallel beds of strata with relatively solid tuff substrate. Grassland/herbland association. W/ Pluchea indica, Panicum torridum, Jacquemontia, Cenchrus echinatus, Chloris barbata Preserved_Specimen 291 plants pulled, all were young without flower or seed Wood, K.R. 12451 Lehua Rock BISH 2007-06-13
65 Verbesina encelioides Hamakua Dist., Kaohe Ahupuaa Tr 103(3); SW slopes of Mauna Kea; 2-6 km NW of Pohakuloa Camp and Airfield Dry mixed grass-native shrub community with scattered mamane trees. Preserved_Specimen 50 cm tall. Terrestrial rooting. Flower with yellow rays & head. Leathery leaves. Uncommon. Jacobi, J.D. 2009 Hawaii BISH 1981-01-21
66 Verbesina encelioides Base of Koko Crater Sunny Megathyrsus maximus meadow Preserved_Specimen Common, large patch Faccenda, K. 1704 Oahu BISH 2021-02-02
67 Verbesina encelioides Laie; Polynesian Cultural Center Along ditch next to Center; w/ grasses, dandelions and locoweeds. Preserved_Specimen 2.5 ft. tall, soft leaves. Brandow, C.T. 14 Oahu BISH 1967-03-01
68 Verbesina encelioides Between Laie & Kahuku Rocky clay soil. Preserved_Specimen Mace, G. 10 Oahu BISH 1975-02-08
69 Verbesina encelioides Southeast Island, on the east side of the islet Associated vegetation: Sonchus oleraceus, Setaria verticillata, Cynodon dactylon, Portulaca sp., Tribulus cistoides, Boerhavia repens. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 9906141 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1999-06-14
70 Verbesina encelioides South Kohala District. Collected east of Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Mauna Lani Drive and Puako turn off Dry area with scant vegetation; open grassland with scattered Prosopis pallida. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-02-04
71 Verbesina encelioides Kailua Common on roadsides in entire region. Preserved_Specimen Herb 1 m tall; fls. yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 27069 Oahu BISH 1946-09-15
72 Verbesina encelioides Kahuku; Kamehemeha Hwy Roadside, clayish soil. Preserved_Specimen Tuberose perennial herb 5-12 ft. high; narrow-ovate, toothed leaves 4-8 long. Clustered flower heads all yellow 2-3 diam. Tiu, C. 51 Oahu BISH 1975-02-08
73 Verbesina encelioides edge of Ko Rd., Hanapepe Panicum maximum, haole koa, Pithecellobium Preserved_Specimen aster; yellow flower Trauernicht, C. 218 Kauai BISH 2007-10-17
74 Verbesina encelioides Diamond Head, Na Laau Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 1 Oahu BISH 1950-01-01
75 Verbesina encelioides [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; North-West Hawaiian Islands; Kure Atoll; Hawaii; Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1896 Kure Atoll BISH 1961-09-12
76 Verbesina encelioides East Maui, Nuu, beach strand Preserved_Specimen Haus, B. Maui BISH 2013-01-14
77 Verbesina encelioides Mahaulepu, along cane road where it turns behind the beach Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub, woody at base; to 3 ft. high. Flynn, T.W. 960 Kauai BISH 1984-12-04
78 Verbesina encelioides Transect C4- from secondary road to area above lighthouse. Growing luxuriantly near houses. Growing luxuriantly near houses. Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 78.07 Kahoolawe BISH 1978-11-25
79 Verbesina encelioides Kalaupapa; airport Preserved_Specimen taprooted annual herb Wysong, M.L. 408 Molokai BISH 2004-11-11
80 Verbesina encelioides South Kohala District. Collected east of Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Mauna Lani Drive and Puako turn off OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
81 Verbesina encelioides Queen's Beach, off Kalanianaole Hwy (Hwy 72). Quarry Rd Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4812 Oahu BISH 1983-06-04
82 Verbesina encelioides Oahu Is., waianae mts., at palehua road OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 10/18/2007
83 Verbesina encelioides Kahului, harbor Preserved_Specimen strand Abbott, I.A. 16754 Maui BISH 1984-07-01
84 Verbesina encelioides Molokini Islet Preserved_Specimen Rare. Just a few plants. Starr, F. 6040503 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
85 Verbesina encelioides Kaohikaipu Islet, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Occasional. A few patches on northeast part of island. Starr, F. 502243 Oahu BISH 2005-02-24
86 Verbesina encelioides Puu Ulaula, near Preserved_Specimen Small, naturalized patch. Degener, O. 28622 Lanai BISH 1963-08-20
87 Verbesina encelioides Queen's Beach Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 128 Oahu BISH 1982-01-28
88 Verbesina encelioides Puu ??. S slope of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2007 Maui BISH 1920-03-18
89 Verbesina encelioides Kaena Point. Preserved_Specimen Allison, A. Oahu BISH 2018-12-02
90 Verbesina encelioides Milolii Valley Preserved_Specimen sterile, 4 sided stem Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1984-08-23
91 Verbesina encelioides Kawainui Marsh; ca 0.25 mi from Mokapu Blvd. on Quarry Rd Preserved_Specimen Smith, L.B. 77.3 Oahu BISH 1976-02-12
92 Verbesina encelioides Honolulu District: Koko Head; between Nonoula & Ihiihilauakea Craters & on slope E of Ihiihilauakea Crater Preserved_Specimen Bruegmann, M.M. 138 Oahu BISH 1984-03-03
93 Verbesina encelioides Manana, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Dominant. Completely covers the crater floor. A few patches on west coast. Scattered individuals on east flank. Starr, F. 5022524 Oahu BISH 2005-02-25
94 Verbesina encelioides Paomai Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 5 Lanai BISH 1956-01-15
95 Verbesina encelioides unknown Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. BISH
96 Verbesina encelioides Paddocks W end Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 149 Lanai BISH 1913-06-01
97 Verbesina encelioides Koele, near Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8010 Lanai BISH 1910-07-27
98 Verbesina encelioides Koele, near Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8010 Lanai BISH 1910-07-27
99 Verbesina encelioides Green Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6292 Kure Atoll BISH 1979-01-04
100 Verbesina encelioides W end of island Preserved_Specimen Uehara, S. 2 Molokai BISH 1961-04-11
101 Verbesina encelioides Miki Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 283 Lanai BISH 1928-02-08
102 Verbesina encelioides Kaa Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 180 Lanai BISH 1913-10-22
103 Verbesina encelioides Kaanapali Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8146 Maui BISH 1910-08-26
104 Verbesina encelioides Ewa Beach Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 140 Oahu BISH 1982-01-30
105 Verbesina encelioides Diamond Head; Na Laau Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 18 Oahu BISH 1953-03-18
106 Verbesina encelioides Kawaihapai Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 11504 Oahu BISH 1937-11-03
107 Verbesina encelioides [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; Molokai; Hawaii; Maui Preserved_Specimen Uehara, S. Molokai BISH 1961-04-11
108 Verbesina encelioides Waianae Valley Preserved_Specimen Baker, R.J. Oahu BISH 1933-03-12
109 Verbesina encelioides On lagoon edge, near radar reflector tower Preserved_Specimen Clay, H.F. Kure Atoll BISH 1959-10-03
110 Verbesina encelioides Miki Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. Lanai BISH 1916-02-01
111 Verbesina encelioides Lahaina Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Maui BISH 1910-08-01
112 Verbesina encelioides Kaanapali Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8146 Maui BISH 1910-08-26
113 Verbesina encelioides Kamoku Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 339 Lanai BISH
114 Verbesina encelioides Waikapu Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. 10311 Maui BISH 1909-03-26
115 Verbesina encelioides Near Waikea Golf Course Leeward side of manmade sand dunes. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-09-24
116 Verbesina encelioides Barbers Point; W of deep draft harbor Very common in disturbed habitats. Distributed from edges of the Batis meadow to under the Prosopis tree. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 412 Oahu BISH 1990-05-01
117 Verbesina encelioides Haleiwa; near Haleiwa Elementary School Silty loam soil. Preserved_Specimen Shrub to 4 ft. tall; 2 flower heads, yellow; leafy stems. Afualo, D. 165 Oahu BISH 1975-04-04
118 Verbesina encelioides Waimanalo side of Makapuu Point Occasional, roadside, foot of talus slope. Preserved_Specimen Much branched herb, glaucous, rays yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 55601 Oahu BISH 1974-10-12
119 Verbesina encelioides Waimea District. Kawaiele Waterbird Sanctuary Coastal wetlands. W/ Bacopa monnieri, Dodonaea viscosa, Fimbristylis cymosa, Heliotropium curassavicum, Heteropogon contortus, Jacquemontia sandwicensis, Sesuvium portulacastrum, Sida fallax, Vitex rotundifolia, Vigna Preserved_Specimen Herb, woody base, about 3.5 feet tall, Leaves bluish-green. Ray florets bright yellow. Walsh, S. 792 Kauai BISH 2021-01-07
120 Verbesina encelioides Salt Pond, W end of Burns Field Deep sand ca. 50 yards from shore. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 711 Kauai BISH 1984-01-04
121 Verbesina encelioides Mauna Kea near Saddle Rd., Hamakua District Growing in Dodonaea-Eragrostis atropioides scrub grassland with scattered Myoporum. Preserved_Specimen Herb about 2' tall. Flowers yellow. Cuddihy, L.W. 836 Hawaii BISH 1981-07-23
122 Verbesina encelioides Mineral rich, damp soil. Preserved_Specimen Invasive. Flowers are bright orange-yellow. Dickert, O. Kure Atoll BISH 2018-11-11
123 Verbesina encelioides Pohakuloa Training Area, Ke'amuku unit, on side of gravel road southwest of Pu'u Papapa, South Kohala District. Associated with fountain grass/Dodonaea viscosa vegetation. Preserved_Specimen Coarse herb 1 m tall with young white flower heads. Pratt, L.W. 3920 Hawaii BISH 2013-04-24
124 Verbesina encelioides Highway between Laie & Kahuku Loam soil Preserved_Specimen Erect, annual, hoary, attractive branching weed. Shwy flower heads 1-2 inches diam. Lee, P. 5 Oahu BISH 1975-02-08
125 Verbesina encelioides Ka‘ena Point Keawaula Section. At trail head just east of signage. Ocean side of trail. Leucaena leucocephala overstory. Weedy vegetation common along the entire trail until the enclosure fence including Chloris barbata, Sida ciliaris, Eleusine indica, Dictyloctenium aegyptium, Verbesina encelioides, Malvastrum americanum, Commelina benghalensis, Trianthema portulacastrum, Asystasia gangetica, Preserved_Specimen Kennedy, B. 124 Oahu BISH 2021-01-24
126 Verbesina encelioides Church College of Hawaii Campus, by gymnasium Sandy to rocky soil. Preserved_Specimen Robinson, K.D. 53 Oahu BISH 1971-05-07
127 Verbesina encelioides 1.5 mi W Moomomi Beach Sand dunes. Preserved_Specimen Aidem, J. Molokai BISH 1972-02-17
128 Verbesina encelioides Near Rim of Waimea Canyon, along HWY 550. A few plants along disturbed roadside, with Melinis minutiflora and Bidens alba. Preserved_Specimen Erect herb with woody base, leaves dull green, ray florets bright yellow, disc florets duller orange-yellow. Brock, K. 962 Kauai BISH 2017-03-15
129 Verbesina encelioides Sand Island, near warehouse on E side Growing with Desmanthus, Amaranthus, Cynodon, Rhychelytrum on arid sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Foliage: green above, whitish beneath; flowers yellow. Herbst, D.R. 526 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
130 Verbesina encelioides middle eastern, inner cresent parallel beds of strata, relatively solid tuff substrate; grassland, herbland; Pluchea indica, Panicum torridum, Jacquemontia, Cenchrus echinatus, Chloris barbata Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 11866 Lehua Rock BISH 2006-04-30
131 Verbesina encelioides Kahoolawe Growing luxuriantly near houses. Preserved_Specimen Erect herb. 20-40 cm. Flower yellow. Said to be abundant after rains. Bryan Jr., E.H. 746 Kahoolawe BISH 1931-02-19
132 Verbesina encelioides Diamond Head.; outside base of north rim Wayside plant. Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37231 Oahu BISH 1937-04-22
133 Verbesina encelioides 2 mi E of Kahuku Roadside; sandy, rocky soil Preserved_Specimen Tall, hairy, annual herb 3 to 15 inches high. Utai, M. 8 Oahu BISH 1975-02-08
134 Verbesina encelioides Anini Beach, at foot of Kalalau Range In sand of beach, a hot dry area. Rather common Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 844 Kauai BISH 1955-06-19
135 Verbesina encelioides Laie; Church College of Hawaii 30% slope, sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Kinikini, T.V. 25 Oahu BISH 1967-03-30
136 Verbesina encelioides Kawaihapai Sandy flat. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10002 Oahu BISH 1929-11-03
137 Verbesina encelioides 100 yds S of Kahuku Hospital Sandy clay soil. Preserved_Specimen 5 ft. high; narrow, ovate, toothed leaves. McCulloch, R. 44 Oahu BISH 1975-02-04
138 Verbesina encelioides Aiea, near R. R. Station Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Herb or low shrub 1 m high; fls yellow. Bryan Jr., E.H. 1280 Oahu BISH 1936-10-22
139 Verbesina encelioides Along Mamalahoa highway about 2 miles southwest of intersection with Waikoloa road; in small gulch below road Pasture with few scattered shrubs, mostly prosopis, but some Wikstroemia; Also some Erythrina, and a single Pleomele in sinkhole downslope Preserved_Specimen herb/subshrub Price, J.P. 13 Hawaii BISH 2000-07-21
140 Verbesina encelioides Kailua Common on roadsides in entire region. Preserved_Specimen Herb 1 m tall; fls. yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 27069 Oahu BISH 1946-09-15
141 Verbesina encelioides Kipapa Gulch In waste area. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1374 Oahu BISH 1936-03-22
142 Verbesina encelioides Kailua; NW end of Kawainui Marsh Occasional on weedy roadside. Preserved_Specimen Large robust plants branched near base; rays & discs yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 57413 Oahu BISH 1978-03-24
143 Verbesina encelioides Kawaihapai Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Rays yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 8877 Oahu BISH 1932-12-11
144 Verbesina encelioides Ewa Roadside. Preserved_Specimen Moore, J.W. Oahu BISH 1929-07-14
145 Verbesina encelioides Kailua; NW end of Kawainui Marsh Occasional on weedy roadside. Preserved_Specimen Large robust plants branched near base; rays & discs yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 57413 Oahu BISH 1978-03-24
146 Verbesina encelioides Makapuu parking lot Disturbed habitat Preserved_Specimen James, S.A. 20082 Oahu BISH 2008-01-06
147 Verbesina encelioides East Maui, Makawao District, Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Kipuka at the head of the trail towards Pohaku Paea from the midstop along Makena-Keoneoio Road Pockets of vegetation in a`a lava and at roadside. Fringing the road in shady places. Preserved_Specimen Annual, 80 cm tall. Abbott, I.A. 91.69 Maui BISH 1991-03-06
148 Verbesina encelioides Hawaii Kai, Allen Davis Beach, along the gravel/dirt parking area. Growing with Scaevola taccada, Coccoloba uvifera, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Ageratum conyzoides. Preserved_Specimen Herb 1-2 ft ht Kennedy, B. 56 Oahu BISH 2018-04-07
149 Verbesina encelioides Barking Sands Abundant under Prosopis trees & along fenceline. Preserved_Specimen Herb with yellow flowers; gray-green leaves. Aromatic. Herbst, D.R. 994 Kauai BISH 1968-03-29
150 Verbesina encelioides Honolulu, vicinity of Koko Head Riding Stables Disturbed area along edge of road Preserved_Specimen Allison, A. Oahu BISH 2020-11-15
151 Verbesina encelioides Oahu R.R.; Dillingham Blvd., Kalihi Kai Common on railroad embankment, coral rubble. Preserved_Specimen Plants gray, heads yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 27108 Oahu BISH 1946-10-12
152 Verbesina encelioides Ewa Beach Very common in open sunny areas. Preserved_Specimen Flowers golden yellow. Davis, J. 82 Oahu BISH 1979-02-23
153 Verbesina encelioides Waimea District Secondary tuff crater. Lowland dry shrubland/herbland. With Pluchea carolinensis, P. indica, Portulaca oleracea, Solanum americanum, Cenchrus cilaris Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 9878.01 Lehua Rock BISH 2002-07-07
154 Verbesina encelioides Kaluakoi Dist. Along jeep road between Kepuhi and Puu O Kaiaka Open disturbed area. Preserved_Specimen Weed. Foliage silvery-green; flowers yellow. Herbst, D.R. 5720 Molokai BISH 1976-03-09
155 Verbesina encelioides Former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Northern Trap & Skeet Range, Outplanting site Prosopis pallida, Asystasaia gangetica (779229) and Cenchrus ciliaris Preserved_Specimen Herb 1 m tall. BISH staff 9 Oahu BISH 2021-04-28
156 Verbesina encelioides Puu Keekee, ~2.3 km N of Puu Ka Pele, ~1 km SW of Saddle Rd moderate to steep slope; ash; Eragrostis atropioides, Dodonaea viscosa Preserved_Specimen Close, B. 11943 Hawaii BISH 1994-11-09
157 Verbesina encelioides Hamakua Dist., Pohakuloa Training Area Along the Saddle Road between the 30 and 45 mile markers Within 60 ft. of the road. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 65 Hawaii BISH 1990-12-13
158 Verbesina encelioides Middle eastern inner crescent, Parallel beds of strata with relatively solid tuff substrate. Grassland/herbland association. W/ Pluchea indica, Panicum torridum, Jacquemontia, Cenchrus echinatus, Chloris barbata Preserved_Specimen 291 plants pulled, all were young without flower or seed Wood, K.R. 12451 Lehua Rock BISH 2007-06-13
159 Verbesina encelioides Hamakua Dist., Kaohe Ahupuaa Tr 103(3); SW slopes of Mauna Kea; 2-6 km NW of Pohakuloa Camp and Airfield Dry mixed grass-native shrub community with scattered mamane trees. Preserved_Specimen 50 cm tall. Terrestrial rooting. Flower with yellow rays & head. Leathery leaves. Uncommon. Jacobi, J.D. 2009 Hawaii BISH 1981-01-21
160 Verbesina encelioides Base of Koko Crater Sunny Megathyrsus maximus meadow Preserved_Specimen Common, large patch Faccenda, K. 1704 Oahu BISH 2021-02-02
161 Verbesina encelioides Laie; Polynesian Cultural Center Along ditch next to Center; w/ grasses, dandelions and locoweeds. Preserved_Specimen 2.5 ft. tall, soft leaves. Brandow, C.T. 14 Oahu BISH 1967-03-01
162 Verbesina encelioides Between Laie & Kahuku Rocky clay soil. Preserved_Specimen Mace, G. 10 Oahu BISH 1975-02-08
163 Verbesina encelioides Southeast Island, on the east side of the islet Associated vegetation: Sonchus oleraceus, Setaria verticillata, Cynodon dactylon, Portulaca sp., Tribulus cistoides, Boerhavia repens. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 9906141 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1999-06-14
164 Verbesina encelioides South Kohala District. Collected east of Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Mauna Lani Drive and Puako turn off Dry area with scant vegetation; open grassland with scattered Prosopis pallida. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1991-02-04
165 Verbesina encelioides Kailua Common on roadsides in entire region. Preserved_Specimen Herb 1 m tall; fls. yellow. Fosberg, F.R. 27069 Oahu BISH 1946-09-15
166 Verbesina encelioides Kahuku; Kamehemeha Hwy Roadside, clayish soil. Preserved_Specimen Tuberose perennial herb 5-12 ft. high; narrow-ovate, toothed leaves 4-8 long. Clustered flower heads all yellow 2-3 diam. Tiu, C. 51 Oahu BISH 1975-02-08
167 Verbesina encelioides edge of Ko Rd., Hanapepe Panicum maximum, haole koa, Pithecellobium Preserved_Specimen aster; yellow flower Trauernicht, C. 218 Kauai BISH 2007-10-17
168 Verbesina encelioides Diamond Head, Na Laau Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 1 Oahu BISH 1950-01-01
169 Verbesina encelioides [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; North-West Hawaiian Islands; Kure Atoll; Hawaii; Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1896 Kure Atoll BISH 1961-09-12
170 Verbesina encelioides East Maui, Nuu, beach strand Preserved_Specimen Haus, B. Maui BISH 2013-01-14
171 Verbesina encelioides Mahaulepu, along cane road where it turns behind the beach Preserved_Specimen Sprawling shrub, woody at base; to 3 ft. high. Flynn, T.W. 960 Kauai BISH 1984-12-04
172 Verbesina encelioides Transect C4- from secondary road to area above lighthouse. Growing luxuriantly near houses. Growing luxuriantly near houses. Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 78.07 Kahoolawe BISH 1978-11-25
173 Verbesina encelioides Kalaupapa; airport Preserved_Specimen taprooted annual herb Wysong, M.L. 408 Molokai BISH 2004-11-11
174 Verbesina encelioides South Kohala District. Collected east of Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Mauna Lani Drive and Puako turn off OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 10/18/2007
175 Verbesina encelioides Queen's Beach, off Kalanianaole Hwy (Hwy 72). Quarry Rd Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4812 Oahu BISH 1983-06-04
176 Verbesina encelioides Oahu Is., waianae mts., at palehua road OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 10/18/2007
177 Verbesina encelioides Kahului, harbor Preserved_Specimen strand Abbott, I.A. 16754 Maui BISH 1984-07-01
178 Verbesina encelioides Molokini Islet Preserved_Specimen Rare. Just a few plants. Starr, F. 6040503 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
179 Verbesina encelioides Kaohikaipu Islet, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Occasional. A few patches on northeast part of island. Starr, F. 502243 Oahu BISH 2005-02-24
180 Verbesina encelioides Puu Ulaula, near Preserved_Specimen Small, naturalized patch. Degener, O. 28622 Lanai BISH 1963-08-20
181 Verbesina encelioides Queen's Beach Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 128 Oahu BISH 1982-01-28
182 Verbesina encelioides Puu ??. S slope of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2007 Maui BISH 1920-03-18
183 Verbesina encelioides Kaena Point. Preserved_Specimen Allison, A. Oahu BISH 2018-12-02
184 Verbesina encelioides Milolii Valley Preserved_Specimen sterile, 4 sided stem Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1984-08-23
185 Verbesina encelioides Kawainui Marsh; ca 0.25 mi from Mokapu Blvd. on Quarry Rd Preserved_Specimen Smith, L.B. 77.3 Oahu BISH 1976-02-12
186 Verbesina encelioides Honolulu District: Koko Head; between Nonoula & Ihiihilauakea Craters & on slope E of Ihiihilauakea Crater Preserved_Specimen Bruegmann, M.M. 138 Oahu BISH 1984-03-03
187 Verbesina encelioides Manana, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Dominant. Completely covers the crater floor. A few patches on west coast. Scattered individuals on east flank. Starr, F. 5022524 Oahu BISH 2005-02-25
188 Verbesina encelioides Paomai Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 5 Lanai BISH 1956-01-15
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