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Sesuvium portulacastrum

(L.) L. (1759)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-CoreEudicot Order: Caryophyllales Family: Aizoaceae Genus: Sesuvium

‘ākulikuli [akulikuli], sea purslane

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Succulent herbs or subshrubs.

Stems: Stems red to green, decumbent to ascending, rarely erect, often rooting at the nodes, fleshy, many-branched, glabrous.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Opposite. Blades linear, elliptic to narrowly obovate, 1–4(–6) cm long, 0.2–1.5 cm wide; terete (cylindrical) or flattened. Apex rounded to acute, gradually tapering. Base dilated and clasping, the bases of the paired leaves often overlapping. Surfaces glabrous or pubescent with bladder-like hairs; green, often becoming yellow or red with age. Margins entire. Petioles absent. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers solitary in the leaf axils. Flowers bisexual (perfect). Calyx of 5 sepals, connate at base. Calyx lobes green externally, pinkish purple to white within, lanceolate to narrowly ovate, 4–10 mm long, 3–6 mm wide, with a green, subapical, dorsal appendage 1–1.5 mm long, the tube 1.5–3 mm long. Corolla (petals) absent. Stamens numerous, pinkish purple. Ovary partly superior, 3-celled; styles 3.

Fruit: Capsules with circumscissile dehiscience; ovoid to subglobose; 4–7 mm long; on pedicels 2–12 mm long. Seeds 10–30 per capsule; lenticular–reniform; 1–1.5 mm in diameter; the surface smooth and lustrous; perisperm oily; starchy; or proteinaceous; true endosperm absent.

Ploidy: 2n = 16; 36; 48; ca. 48*

Habitat: Occurring in a variety of coastal habitats on Pearl and Hermes Atoll; Lisianski; Laysan; Necker; and all of the main islands.

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

CULTURE

  • Moku‘akulikuli is mentioned as on of the twelve hidden islands of Kane which was covered in ‘akulikuli. "Anelike, The Rolling Sweet Potato Island" (Pukui 1995:102).

  • Moku‘akulikuli

Natural History

Statewide Status

Indigenous

Island Status

Mokupāpapa (Kure atoll) Indigenous
Ni'ihau(Incl. Lehua) Indigenous
Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Indigenous
Kaua'i Indigenous
Manawai (Pearl & Hermes Atoll) Indigenous
O'ahu Indigenous
Kapou(Lisianski Island) Indigenous
Molokai Indigenous
Kamole(Laysan Island) Indigenous
Lana'i Indigenous
Kaho'olawe Indigenous
Maui Indigenous
Mokumanamana(Necker) Indigenous
Hawai'i Indigenous

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Notes

  • Degener and Degener (1960a), apparently confused by the occurrence of the epithet "portulacastrum, in both Sesuvium and Trianthema, lumped the quite distinct species in each genus together under Trianthema. At the same time, they suggested that the Hawaii
  • Description digitized by Pumehana Imada

Bibliography

Name Published In: Syst. Nat. ed. 10, 2: 1058 (1759)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:176 (PH, Li, La, Ne, Ni, K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H); Staples & Herbst 2005:96 (KEY), 99 (DESCR); Wood & LeGrande 2006:19 (Le); Wagner et al. 2012:4 (Mi); Naomi Worcester pers. comm. 2025 (Ku? [recently introduced for restoration and now established, but no spm.]); Starr & Martz 1999/Wilder 6 BISH (Li†, 1923)

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 Sesuvium portulacastrum Popoia Islet, off Kailua Rocks and sand. Preserved_Specimen Succulent, prostrate; flowers pink. Fosberg, F.R. 8889 Oahu BISH 1932-11-08
2 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hanalei, Mokuaeae islet, Kilauea NWR mesic shrub/herbland; Chenopodium oahuense, Portulaca lutea, Sida fallax, Chamaesyce celastroides, Lycium sandwicense Preserved_Specimen decumbent herb Wood, K.R. 9813 Kauai BISH 2002-06-03
3 Sesuvium portulacastrum NE side of lagoon sandy soil slightly submerged by water Preserved_Specimen prostrate Tsuda, R.T. 495 Laysan Island BISH 1963-12-05
4 Sesuvium portulacastrum E Maui District, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu Valley, Oheo Stream Plants growing on rocks and soil next to stream mouth. Vegetation: Pandanus and Scaevola. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 5744 Maui BISH 1977-05-01
5 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hulu, Maui. On north slope on bottom part of island on north slope. Preserved_Specimen Occasional. Forming mats Starr, F. 5040427 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
6 Sesuvium portulacastrum Beach east of Barbers Point Common in open. Preserved_Specimen Stems prostrate, reddish; leaves glossy, rather flattened; flowers pinkish. Fosberg, F.R. 29532 Oahu BISH 1948-02-04
7 Sesuvium portulacastrum Brad's Pit edge of fresh water seep, in direct sunlight. Preserved_Specimen Native. Glossy, succulent leaves, red to pink stems, small purple flowers. Al-Bayer, S. Kure Atoll BISH 2018-12-31
8 Sesuvium portulacastrum Alau Often closest plant to the ocean. Preserved_Specimen Forming dense mats. Starr, F. 5040514 Maui BISH 2005-04-05
9 Sesuvium portulacastrum Molokini Islet Occasional. About a half dozen patches draping over sheer wall on inner slope in middle part of islet near coast. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6040506 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
10 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokuauia. Windward side of island On rocks. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate spreading succulent herb. Long, C.R. 1734 Oahu BISH 1964-05-16
11 Sesuvium portulacastrum E end, Bowl Cave Hill Chenopodium oahuense, Panicum torridum, Portulaca lutea Preserved_Specimen low prostrate, mat forming; flower Perlman, S. 19305 Necker BISH 2004-09-03
12 Sesuvium portulacastrum Coast Guard Light House, Barber's Point Arid, coralline plain. Growing in assoc. w/ koa haole, kiawe, Achyranthes, Myoporum, Sesuvium, Lycium, Sporobolus virginicus, Cenchrus echinatus, Setaria verticillata. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 501 Oahu BISH 1967-05-21
13 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokulua Island; S islet; off Kailua Pebbly beach. Preserved_Specimen Stems prostrate, leaves very fleshy, flowers pinkish. Fosberg, F.R. 12902 Oahu BISH 1936-02-16
14 Sesuvium portulacastrum Pukoo On sandy beach. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate. St.John, H. 23499 Molokai BISH 1948-12-25
15 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokuauia Island, near Laie On an island. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1977-11-12
16 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokuhooniki; lower slopes Common in loose soil especially. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1138 Molokai BISH 1981-09-08
17 Sesuvium portulacastrum James C. Campbell Wildlife Refuge Sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb, indigenous. Narrow leaves and stems fleshy. Smith, M. 34 Oahu BISH 1986-04-08
18 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaneohe Bay; Kapapa Islet Raised coral reef with shallow, sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6136 Oahu BISH 1978-05-24
19 Sesuvium portulacastrum West Molokai District: near Waiakanapo On arid coast. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 8913 Molokai BISH 1928-04-19
20 Sesuvium portulacastrum Molokini Islet Rare on bottom of inner slope. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1241 Maui BISH 1982-02-14
21 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laie; Mokuauia Island Bare reef rock. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; stem bright red; leaves fleshy; flowers pink. Fosberg, F.R. 14176 Oahu BISH 1937-07-04
22 Sesuvium portulacastrum Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, pool near Pohaku Point Dominant around pool. Preserved_Specimen Abbott, I.A. 91.59 Maui BISH 1991-03-06
23 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Plants collected by Visitor Center and main ruins, Predominantly exotic vegetation. Area highly modified by ancient Polynesians. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 10280 Hawaii BISH 1984-04-08
24 Sesuvium portulacastrum About .3 km S of Anaehoomalu along coast Anchialine pool with native vegetation of Lycium, Bacopa, Scaevola, Sesuvium and Sporobolus virginicus; also Cocos and Thespesia around margins Preserved_Specimen spreading perennial herb Price, J.P. 7 Hawaii BISH 2000-07-21
25 Sesuvium portulacastrum S shore of lagoon Cyperus, Ipomoea, Heliotropium Preserved_Specimen prostrate herb with red stems and lavender flowers Young, A.L. 155 Laysan Island BISH 1964-09-17
26 Sesuvium portulacastrum SE island, E side of W part raised coraline reef Preserved_Specimen prostrate, succulent herb with pale purple flowers; extensive, pure mat Herbst, D.R. 6484 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1980-07-07
27 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kailua: Hamakua Marsh, mauka (mountainside) of Hamakua Drive Groundcover on mudflats under Pluchea indica, Rhizophora mangle. Preserved_Specimen Imada, C. 9211 Oahu BISH 1992-04-04
28 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kawaihoa Point, N base Wet seep on sea cliff Preserved_Specimen Sepal margins yellow St.John, H. 22787 Niihau BISH 1947-08-13
29 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kahuku Sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Low lying succulent herb. Guinto, J. 4 Oahu BISH 1986-02-04
30 Sesuvium portulacastrum Halape In flooded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate succulent. Flowers: white to lavender. Fagerlund, G.O. 348 Hawaii BISH 1942-02-16
31 Sesuvium portulacastrum SE Island toward center, near brackish pool Preserved_Specimen mat Long, C.R. 2276 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1964-09-16
32 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaiaka Bay Filled in land. Preserved_Specimen Mat-forming and assurgent to 6± inches. Flowers raspberry color. Degener, O. 27267 Oahu BISH 1956-10-22
33 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokupipi; on the windward side Draping over rock ledges and found near salt spray areas. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 504058 Maui BISH 2005-04-05
34 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maili 1/2 mile inland on dry coral plain Preserved_Specimen 4346 Oahu BISH 2012-12-06
35 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaununui Spray covered coral ledges Preserved_Specimen Flower lavender St.John, H. 22716 Niihau BISH 1947-08-11
36 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lisianski Island coarse sand, open, dry Preserved_Specimen Wilder, G.P. 6 Lisianski Island BISH 1923-05-20
37 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokapu Peninsula; Kaneohe side Low much disturbed bulldozed ground around margins of small tidal pool. Preserved_Specimen Sprawling, fleshy plant. Much more slender, smaller flowered & much brighter purple flowered than S. portulacastrum. Fosberg, F.R. 58831 Oahu BISH 1978-12-10
38 Sesuvium portulacastrum Barbers Point on lot next to Pacific Allied Products, near Achyranthes exclosures Scattered over area, very common plant. Mostly Alien veg. with Prosopis pallida, Atriplex, Sesuvium portulacastrum, Pluchea, Acacia farnesiana, Nicotiana glauca, Batis, Chloris, Leucaena leucocephala, Cenchrus ciliaris, Chenopodium, Thespesia, Waltheria, and Tridax. Preserved_Specimen Low growing with fruit. Perlman, S. 15480 Oahu BISH 1996-07-09
39 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kalihi Kai: Dillingham Boulevard; Oahu R.R Common on railroad embankment, coral rubble. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, stems red, leaves not erect, fleshy but strongly compressed, flowers pink. Fosberg, F.R. 27110 Oahu BISH 1946-10-12
40 Sesuvium portulacastrum SE island low lands near island to part of raised coral reel Preserved_Specimen flower - small 5 parted, purple Caum, E.L. 43 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1923-04-26
41 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaukaukapapa Beach on western coast of island Growing in sand, with Sporobolus virginicus. Behind beach is Prosopis scrub with Gossypium sandvicense beneath. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate succulent. Flowers of `akulikuli pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 376 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
42 Sesuvium portulacastrum Na Pali Coast, Honopu Beach, near sea level Growing in sand dune near stream and arched rock between beaches. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate succulent plant. Flowers dark pink. Corn, C. 409 Kauai BISH 1979-07-20
43 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kahuku, near beach Beach. Preserved_Specimen Plants luxuriant after rainy season. Bishop, B. Oahu BISH 1963-06-02
44 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hanapepe, Salt Pan area Growing along vegetation line back of beach. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, succulent herb with white flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5238 Kauai BISH 1975-02-26
45 Sesuvium portulacastrum Waimanalo Bay; Kaohikaipu Islet Bare lava rock occasionally wet by salt spray. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; stems green; lvs fleshy; flws white. Fosberg, F.R. 14060 Oahu BISH 1937-06-13
46 Sesuvium portulacastrum Wahaula, Puna Coast. Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 3022 Hawaii BISH 1954-08-01
47 Sesuvium portulacastrum Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Preserved_Specimen Abbott, I.A. 91.12 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
48 Sesuvium portulacastrum shores of central lake Preserved_Specimen succulent herb. Flower - purple, 5 parted, 1/4 across, stamens numerous, petals absent Caum, E.L. 2 Laysan Island BISH 1923-04-08
49 Sesuvium portulacastrum Barbers Point, 0.25 mi west of lighthouse, on upper beach Preserved_Specimen Small leaves specific for individual; large-leaved plant adjacent. Egler, F.E. 37271 Oahu BISH 1937-08-11
50 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hawaii HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Hawaii 4/1/1981
51 Sesuvium portulacastrum Makapuu Point: Kaohikaipu Islet Preserved_Specimen Stems red, flowers pink. Lamoureux, C.H. 4071 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
52 Sesuvium portulacastrum near top of both sides of saddle between Flagpole and Annexation Hill Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6543 Necker BISH 1980-07-25
53 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Maui 8/11/2005
54 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kalaupapa HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Molokai 8/10/2010
55 Sesuvium portulacastrum NW side of lagoon Preserved_Specimen prostrate succulent herb with red-violet flowers Herbst, D.R. 6520 Laysan Island BISH 1980-07-13
56 Sesuvium portulacastrum Keehi Lagoon; Kahakaaulana Islet Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6082 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
57 Sesuvium portulacastrum flats on lake shore Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1678 Laysan Island BISH 1961-09-05
58 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Hawaii 2/23/2008
59 Sesuvium portulacastrum W Maui District, Kahakuloa, Hulu Island Preserved_Specimen Kepler, A.K. 34 Maui BISH 1981-08-20
60 Sesuvium portulacastrum Malaekahana, Mokuauia (Goat) Island HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Oahu 8/10/2002
61 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Maui 10/5/1998
62 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hawaii HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Hawaii 4/1/1981
63 Sesuvium portulacastrum E side of island, near lagoon Preserved_Specimen prostrate vine, 5-8 cm high, flowers purple Daniel, C.W. 27 Laysan Island BISH 1959-07-26
64 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Hawaii 2/23/2008
65 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kapapa Islet Preserved_Specimen Large leaves flat or slightly concave: 4.5-5.2 cm. long; 1.5-2.0 cm wide, 0.4-0.5 cm. thick. Small leaves round: 2.0 cm. long, 0.7 cm. wide, 0.6 cm. thick. Egler, F.E. 3731 Oahu BISH 1937-06-06
66 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maunalua: near Hanauma Bay Rocky cliffs in saltyspray from waves. Preserved_Specimen Anderson, D. Oahu BISH 1932-04-24
67 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu Airport Preserved_Specimen Succulent plant; flowers pink. Kim, J. Oahu BISH 1963-06-26
68 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu: north of Ala Moana Park in sand dredged from Kewalo Basin Sand Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1937-05-25
69 Sesuvium portulacastrum Popoia Island; off Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6027 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
70 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puna Forming borders on flat or nearly flat sandy gravelly edges of freshwater (to taste) pond apparently in Kamoamoa, and seen in similar places further west in Laeopuki or Panau Iki. Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 20079 Hawaii BISH 1963-07-31
71 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokeehia, Maui. windward coastal parts of island Preserved_Specimen Common. Forming mats on windward coastal parts of island. Starr, F. 5040415 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
72 Sesuvium portulacastrum Moku Manu, S slope of larger islet On steep basalt slope. Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. Oahu BISH 1937-05-29
73 Sesuvium portulacastrum Papakea District, near LaPerouse Bay On margin of brackish pool. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 585 Maui BISH 1983-11-20
74 Sesuvium portulacastrum SW side of main island Preserved_Specimen prostrate herb Caum, E.L. 93 Necker BISH 1923-06-29
75 Sesuvium portulacastrum NW side of lagoon damp Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 2393 Laysan Island BISH 1964-09-19
76 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokapu Peninsula; Nuupia Pond Preserved_Specimen Flowers pink. Donaghho, W.R. Oahu BISH 1947-04-20
77 Sesuvium portulacastrum beach about the edges of lagoon Preserved_Specimen flat leaf, green stem Bryan, W.A. Laysan Island BISH 1903-04-01
78 Sesuvium portulacastrum First Islet east of Kawela Bay Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1938-08-06
79 Sesuvium portulacastrum Popoia; small islet near Kailua Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Oahu BISH 1915-11-01
80 Sesuvium portulacastrum W Maui, coast near Olowalu Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620414000 Maui BISH 1962-04-14
81 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kalaupapa HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Molokai 8/10/2010
82 Sesuvium portulacastrum Barbers Point, 0.25 mile west of lighthouse, on upper beach Preserved_Specimen Large leaves specific for individual. Egler, F.E. 37272 Oahu BISH 1937-08-11
83 Sesuvium portulacastrum flats on lake shore Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1678 Laysan Island BISH 1961-09-05
84 Sesuvium portulacastrum Makapuu Point: Kaohikaipu Islet Preserved_Specimen Stems red, flowers pink. Lamoureux, C.H. 4072 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
85 Sesuvium portulacastrum Near the lands of Waialua; along the highway Preserved_Specimen Prostrate succulent herb with magenta flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5737 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
86 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kalaupapa; coast E of lighthouse Preserved_Specimen succulent perennial herb Wysong, M.L. 453 Molokai BISH 2004-11-18
87 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Maui 8/11/2005
88 Sesuvium portulacastrum Beach between Diamond Head and Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1908-12-04
89 Sesuvium portulacastrum Keehi Lagoon; Motor Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6183 Oahu BISH 1978-07-29
90 Sesuvium portulacastrum Oahu Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 107 Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
91 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22854 Lehua Rock BISH 1947-08-16
92 Sesuvium portulacastrum Beach between Diamond Head and Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1814 Oahu BISH 1909-06-11
93 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaemi Islet Preserved_Specimen Kepler, A.K. 70 Maui BISH 1982-06-18
94 Sesuvium portulacastrum near lagoon Preserved_Specimen Ball, S.C. 287 Laysan Island BISH 1923-05-12
95 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 4 Lehua Rock BISH 1931-04-18
96 Sesuvium portulacastrum Diamond Head Beach Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 101 Oahu BISH 1922-08-10
97 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maunalua; Kuapa Fish Pond Preserved_Specimen Inafuku, R. Oahu BISH 1931-04-27
98 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laysan Preserved_Specimen Bryan, W.A. Laysan Island BISH 1911-04-01
99 Sesuvium portulacastrum Ilio Point, Kaluakoi Preserved_Specimen Summers, C.C. Molokai BISH 1983-06-09
100 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kii Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Niihau BISH 1912-01-01
101 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kealia Salt Marsh Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Maui BISH 1990-02-15
102 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu. [? Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Oahu BISH
103 Sesuvium portulacastrum Popoia; small islet near Kailua Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Oahu BISH 1915-02-01
104 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laysan Preserved_Specimen Schauinsland, H.H. Laysan Island BISH 1896-01-01
105 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokuaeae Isl. Preserved_Specimen Kridler, E. Kauai BISH 1979-02-27
106 Sesuvium portulacastrum First Islet east of Kawela Bay Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1938-08-06
107 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kahuku: Goat Island Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-07-26
108 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laie: Kukuihoolua Islet off Laie Point Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1938-08-02
109 Sesuvium portulacastrum Moku Manu, larger islet or southwest islet Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1937-06-18
110 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokulua islets. Off Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-06-14
111 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kawaihoa Point, N base Wet seep on sea cliff Preserved_Specimen Calyx margin pink St.John, H. 22784 Niihau BISH 1947-08-13
112 Sesuvium portulacastrum Preserved_Specimen Marzan, M. Niihau BISH 2025-03-08
113 Sesuvium portulacastrum Preserved_Specimen Marzan, M. Niihau BISH 2025-03-08
114 Sesuvium portulacastrum unknown Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8425 BISH 1910-06-01
115 Sesuvium portulacastrum unknown Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. BISH 1909-06-11
116 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokoleia Islet, Kailua Bay Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6036 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
117 Sesuvium portulacastrum South Kona District: Kapua Bay and surrounding areas, in the ahupuaa of Kapua Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 776 Hawaii BISH 1977-07-01
118 Sesuvium portulacastrum Keehi Lagoon; Point Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6056 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
119 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kekepa Island [Kaneohe Bay] Kekepa Island is a raised limestone reef. Preserved_Specimen growing in soil pockets or in thin soil layer over base limestone. Herbst, D.R. 5862 Oahu BISH 1976-06-06
120 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokeehia, Maui. On windward coastal parts of island on windward coastal parts of island. Preserved_Specimen Common. Forming mats Starr, F. 504043 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
121 Sesuvium portulacastrum Olowalu Growing along beach forming extensive mats. Preserved_Specimen Succulent herb. Ishikawa, S. 352 Maui BISH 1973-12-03
122 Sesuvium portulacastrum Moku Manu, S islet Near coast on southeast tip. Occasional. The only plant growing on large section of island. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6022804 Oahu BISH 2006-02-28
123 Sesuvium portulacastrum South Point, Kalae, near lighthouse Common on bare eroded fine ash soil near sea. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, stems green; leaves fleshy, little compressed, not lustrous; flowers white. Fosberg, F.R. 39289 Hawaii BISH 1958-01-04
124 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lihue District: Nawiliwili Bay, North shore by Niumalu tidal flats along Hulia Stream Strand vegetation with naturalized species including Thespesia, Rhizophora and Pluchea. Common locally. Preserved_Specimen Perennial herb to 1 meter in diameter with prostrate stems, perianth and stamens pink, leaves succulent. Lorence, D.H. 5138 Kauai BISH 1987-04-03
125 Sesuvium portulacastrum Keehi Lagoon: Sand Islet at inner north-west corner of triangle formed by seaplane runways Abundant in pure or mixed stands throughout islet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate. Flower mostly deep magenta. Stem red or green. Herbst, D.R. 1949 Oahu BISH 1971-06-13
126 Sesuvium portulacastrum Moku Mana (N) Forming mats on slopes of north islet. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 504068 Maui BISH 2005-04-06
127 Sesuvium portulacastrum NW Lanai, along Hwy. 44, Near beach. Near beach. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb forming large dense mats. Leaves narrow; to 3.3cm long. Flowers pink, in leaf axils; corolla five parted. Spence, G. 351 Lanai BISH 1973-10-23
128 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaalualu Bay near South Point Common around end of bay in swampy and rocky areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate fleshy herb with white to light purple flowers. Whistler, W.A. 35 Hawaii BISH 1972-04-06
129 Sesuvium portulacastrum 5 miles SW of Ewa, 0.5 mile east of barbers Point just inside military base Common above beach with Heliotropium, Boerhavia etc. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3823 Oahu BISH 1969-07-05
130 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kau District: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Along Halape Beach, some distance west of Halape shelter On lava rock in exposed region. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flowers pale purple. Common. Herat, T. 853 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-30
131 Sesuvium portulacastrum NE side of lagoon sandy soil slightly submerged by water Preserved_Specimen prostrate Tsuda, R.T. 495 Laysan Island BISH 1963-12-05
132 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lehua Rock Weathered cinder cone with scattered to dense vegetation; Pluchea indica the dominant shrub with herb layer a mixture of native (Jacquemontia, Sicyos, Panicum, Waltheria) and alien species (Cenchrus spp., Gnaphalium, Ageratum, Sonchus) species. Preserved_Specimen mat forming herb with long trailing stems; stems and leaves succulent, medium green; calyx green; petals pale lilac; localized Flynn, T.W. 4847 Lehua Rock BISH 1992-01-10
133 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokulua (North) In bare volcanic soil. Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 1671 Oahu BISH 1964-05-01
134 Sesuvium portulacastrum Windward Kohala coast. Honokane Iki Bay, south side On cliff just out from where beach ends. Wet sea cliff. Dense vegetation including Cyperus spp., Cyrtomium, Lysimachia mauritiana, and Hedyotis littoralis. Also some thickets of Scaevola sericea near by. Preserved_Specimen Price, J.P. 68 Hawaii BISH 2001-08-05
135 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu: NW side of Sand Island Growing with Atriplex, Pluchea, Spergularia, Chloris, Desmanthus, Prosopis on sandy soil about 20 feet back of beach. Arid. Preserved_Specimen Erect to semi-erect herb with dull green to grayish-green stems and leaves, and deep magenta flowers. Herbst, D.R. 518 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
136 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hawaii National Park, Halape in flooded areas Preserved_Specimen Flowers white to lavender Fagerlund, G.O. 348 Hawaii BISH 1942-02-16
137 Sesuvium portulacastrum SW side, between Annexation Hill and Flagpole Hill rocky slope in salt spray zone. Preserved_Specimen prostrate, flower pale lavender Conant, S. 84062801 Necker BISH 1984-06-28
138 Sesuvium portulacastrum Barbers Point, near the lighthouse On beach sand. Native spp. in vicinity include Ipomoea pes-caprae (occasional), Capparis sandwichiana (uncommon), Myoporum sandwicense var. stellatum (occasional), and Boerhavia diffusa (occasional). Preserved_Specimen Semiprostrate herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 1708 Oahu BISH 1984-08-19
139 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaiaka Bay Filled in land. Preserved_Specimen Mat-forming and assurgent to 6± inches. Flowers raspberry color. Degener, O. 27267 Oahu BISH 1956-10-22
140 Sesuvium portulacastrum Seal Island raised coral reef at E end Preserved_Specimen flower purple Caum, E.L. 55 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1923-04-27
141 Sesuvium portulacastrum Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Plant growing at the edge of lagoon in mud/sand/moist soil. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; fls deep pink and waxy. Conant, S. 155 Laysan Island BISH 1983-07-22
142 Sesuvium portulacastrum Pukoo On sandy beach. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate. St.John, H. 23499 Molokai BISH 1948-12-25
143 Sesuvium portulacastrum Annexation Point, S side rocky slopes Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 12 Necker BISH 1924-07-15
144 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maunalua: Kuapa Pond Coral sand beach. Preserved_Specimen Flowers rose-pink. St.John, H. Oahu BISH 1931-04-27
145 Sesuvium portulacastrum S side of saddle between Annexation Peak and Flagpole Hill rooted in cinders Preserved_Specimen succulent Long, C.R. 2456 Necker BISH 1964-09-25
146 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaneohe Bay: Makapuu Peninsula Growing in rocky depressions at top of beach. Preserved_Specimen Cowan, R.S. 951 Oahu BISH 1948-04-16
147 Sesuvium portulacastrum Necker crevices between lava blocks Preserved_Specimen flowers pale violet, sprawling mats Carlquist, S. 2261 Necker BISH 1966-09-11
148 Sesuvium portulacastrum Seal - Kittery Island, E end slight depression Preserved_Specimen pure stand Herbst, D.R. 6467 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1980-07-05
149 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hoolehua; 1.5 miles east of Puu Kapele On open ground. On top of sea cliffs. Preserved_Specimen Pure white flowers. Pekelo Jr., N. 40 Molokai BISH 1974-03-11
150 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kapapa, Oahu Dominates coastal portions. Preserved_Specimen Common to dominant. Starr, F. 5041844 Oahu BISH 2005-04-18
151 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lehua Rock; near lighthouse sprawling on crusty volcanic ash with Jacquemontia sandwicensis Preserved_Specimen Carlquist, S. 2256 Lehua Rock BISH 1966-09-09
152 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maunalua; Hanauma Bay Upper beach. Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7054 Oahu BISH 1934-07-12
153 Sesuvium portulacastrum East Maui, Kaunauhane District, near Kamauamana Point Strand zone. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 593 Maui BISH 1983-11-20
154 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laie: Laie Point On spray dashed coral. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate: Flowers white or pink. St.John, H. 10491 Oahu BISH 1930-04-20
155 Sesuvium portulacastrum Waihee Beach Bare sand, Blumea grass. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate. Woolford, H.A. 170 Maui BISH 1955-12-31
156 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaena Point In sand behind rocky beach. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2826 Hawaii BISH 1965-03-19
157 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puuwai Mud flats Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, flowers pink Christensen, C. 149 Niihau BISH 1977-02-12
158 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lae Hi Calcareous outcrop at shore. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 28576 Lanai BISH 1963-08-09
159 Sesuvium portulacastrum W side of lagoon on hard salty soil Preserved_Specimen prostrate vine, 1-2 cm Daniel, C.W. 12 Laysan Island BISH 1959-07-25
160 Sesuvium portulacastrum Koloa: SW of Kapunakea Pond Bare soil near ocean. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 21487 Kauai BISH 1952-01-06
161 Sesuvium portulacastrum Beach east of Barbers Point Beach. Common in open. Preserved_Specimen Stems prostrate, reddish; leaves glossy, rather flattened; flowers pinkish. Fosberg, F.R. 29532 Oahu BISH 1948-02-04
162 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kau District: Ninole, Wailua Ninole Trailing on sand or basalt. Preserved_Specimen Flowers white or pinkish. St.John, H. 23953 Hawaii BISH 1949-12-25
163 Sesuvium portulacastrum East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden Along coast on lava flats subject to salt spray and saltwater inundation. With Bacopa and Fimbristylis. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with succulent leaves and stem. Flynn, T.W. 2554 Maui BISH 1987-10-06
164 Sesuvium portulacastrum W Maui District, Kahakuloa, Honanana Gulch On rocky lava slope. Preserved_Specimen Wilson, K.A. 58 Maui BISH 1951-12-23
165 Sesuvium portulacastrum Manana, Oahu. S and east shores Found near coast on south and east shores. Preserved_Specimen Occasional. Starr, F. 5022513 Oahu BISH 2005-02-25
166 Sesuvium portulacastrum salt marsh about lagoon covering the ground Preserved_Specimen pink flower, red leaves and stems Bryan, W.A. Laysan Island BISH 1903-04-01
167 Sesuvium portulacastrum In quarry No salt spray. Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 145 Oahu BISH 1982-01-30
168 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kau District: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Along Halape Beach, some distance west of Halape shelter On lava rock in exposed region. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flowers pale purple. Common. Herat, T. 853 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-30
169 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokeehia Island, off Hakuhee Point, Kahakuloa, West Maui Growing in sandy soil Preserved_Specimen Kepler, A.K. 20 Maui BISH 1981-07-19
170 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu: Kapahulu; Diamond Head. Inside crater Along road and beside pond.. Preserved_Specimen Ozaki, E.T. 1490 Oahu BISH 1955-04-08
171 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokulua, north islet, Kailua Top of sandy beach. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, leaves fleshy, flowers pink. Fosberg, F.R. 12925 Oahu BISH 1936-02-16
172 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kona, north of Kailua village On sand dunes near ocean. Preserved_Specimen Bryan, L.W. 5 Hawaii BISH 1957-06-18
173 Sesuvium portulacastrum Niaupala Fishpond, Kaluaaha Salt marsh. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 19947 Molokai BISH 1939-01-02
174 Sesuvium portulacastrum Ka‘ena Point Keawaula Section. Ocean side of trail. On rocks. Solo. No other plant species near by. Preserved_Specimen Flowers purple. Kennedy, B. 132 Oahu BISH 2021-01-24
175 Sesuvium portulacastrum James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. Other species in area Cyperus polystachyos, Batis maritima, Bacopa monnieri, Cyperus javanicus. Preserved_Specimen Creeping succulent herb. Stems reddish-pink and green. Flowers star-like, pink. Crago, L.M. 2005051 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
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