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Moeroris leucantha

(Pax) R.W.Bouman (2022)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Phyllanthaceae Genus: Moeroris

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Phytotaxa 540(1): 27 (2022)

Other References

Faccenda 2023a:4, 7 (NEWNAT/K, O, M, H, DESCR, KEY [as Phyllanthus leucanthus]); Oppenheimer & Pezzillo 2024:62 (L); Bouman et al. 2022:27 (Syn. P. leucanthus = M. leucantha)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Moeroris leucantha Around abandoned structures Preserved_Specimen Herbs to 1m tall, sparingly branched. Oppenheimer, H.L. 112217 Lanai BISH 2022-11-30
2 Moeroris leucantha Kahului, Waiinu Rd Weed in irrigated flower bed, shady area under ornamentals Preserved_Specimen Common, over 50 plants Faccenda, K. 2723 Maui BISH 2022-10-21
3 Moeroris leucantha Imiloa Astronomy Center grounds. Growing in a road right-of-way with other weedy species of disturbed habitats Preserved_Specimen Non-native species. Flowering and fruiting. Female flowers at tips of branchlets. Warneke, C. 317 Hawaii BISH 2019-08-31
4 Moeroris leucantha Hilo, intersection of E. Kahaopea St. and Kilauea Ave In infrequently mowed abandoned lot Preserved_Specimen Uncommon, small colony of about 30 plants, other colonies seen nearby however Faccenda, K. 2583 Hawaii BISH 2022-08-07
5 Moeroris leucantha Hana Hwy ca. 4 km W of Wai'anapanapa state park at roadside coconut stand and restaurant Wet, shady area, growing as weed in garden bed Preserved_Specimen Rare, this was the only spot I observed this plant along the Hana Hwy Faccenda, K. 2749.5 Maui BISH 2022-10-23
6 Moeroris leucantha Imiloa Astronomy Center grounds. Growing as a weed in a flowerbed. Area is mostly in cultivation, with many native plants being grown. Flowerbeds have plenty of exotic weeds. Preserved_Specimen Non-native species. Flowering. Male flowers multiple per infloresence, and at basal end of branchlets. Female flowers at distal end branchlets. Warneke, C. 315 Hawaii BISH 2019-08-25
7 Moeroris leucantha Kauai Landscape and Nursery off of Kaumualii Hwy. just W of Puhi Weed around garden center area, seen growing only in pots of plants which are for sale Preserved_Specimen Uncommon, about 50 plants seen Faccenda, K. 2520 Kauai BISH 2022-07-08
8 Moeroris leucantha Honolulu, Kaka'ako, JABSOM medical school off of Ilalo St Weed in flower bed Preserved_Specimen ca. 10 plants seen, uncommon Faccenda, K. 2489 Oahu BISH 2022-06-08
9 Moeroris leucantha Kapolei, Lowes Garden Center at the intersection of Kapolei Pkwy and Kapolei Blvd Weed around garden center area, seen growing only in pots of plants which are for sale Preserved_Specimen Common weed Faccenda, K. 2533 Oahu BISH 2022-07-10
10 Moeroris leucantha Makiki Heights Dr. & Mott Smith Dr Sunny, weedy areas Preserved_Specimen Common Faccenda, K. 1840 Oahu BISH 2021-05-22
11 Moeroris leucantha west Maui, Honokaua, near Kahauiki Gulch Naturalized in agricultural area. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 102308 Maui BISH 2023-10-15
12 Moeroris leucantha Wainiha Valley, back of valley near hydroelectric plant Infrequently mowed roadside, part shade, moist Preserved_Specimen Rare, only a three plants seen, tepals whitish green Faccenda, K. 2425 Kauai BISH 2022-05-30
13 Moeroris leucantha N side of Frear Hall, UH Manoa campus along Dole St Partly shaded flower beds Preserved_Specimen Abundant weed Faccenda, K. 1831 Oahu BISH 2021-05-19
14 Moeroris leucantha Koloa District. National Tropical Botanical Garden in Lawai Valley, McBryde Garden, Biodiversity Trail, west side of Lawai Stream, gymnosperm area. Naturalized, one small localized population. Preserved_Specimen Herb 0.6-1 meter tall, older stems brown, semi-woody toward base, 4-5 mm. diameter. Leaves dark green above, pale green below. Tepals white with green midrib, fruit green. Lorence, D.H. 10969 Kauai BISH 2022-12-08
15 Moeroris leucantha Kalaheo, National Tropical Botanical Garden, McBryde Garden, near fern tunnel Moist, partly shaded garden bed Preserved_Specimen Rare in garden, only a small patch for ca. 50 plants seen Faccenda, K. 2471 Kauai BISH 2022-06-03
16 Moeroris leucantha Honolulu, Bishop Museum Campus Weed along road behind Castle Building. Partial sun Preserved_Specimen Uncommon weed Faccenda, K. 2008 Oahu BISH 2021-06-24
17 Moeroris leucantha Hale'iwa, near intersection of Kamehameha Hwy and Emerson Rd. Weed in flower bed Preserved_Specimen Several plants seen Faccenda, K. 2201 Oahu BISH 2022-01-16
18 Moeroris leucantha Garden of Sprague Residence, Lanai city. in garden bed. Preserved_Specimen Weed. Common, over 200 plants in this garden and many hundreds more seen in other gardens across the island. Faccenda, K. 3165 Lanai BISH 2023-06-21
19 Moeroris leucantha Nuuanu Pali Dr. Above where the housing development ends Roadside, shaded, moist Preserved_Specimen Infrequent along road Faccenda, K. 1902 Oahu BISH 2021-05-29
20 Moeroris leucantha Imiloa Astronomy Center grounds. Growing as a weed in a flowerbed. Area is mostly in cultivation, with many native plants being grown. Flowerbeds have plenty of exotic weeds. Preserved_Specimen Non-native species. Flowering. Male flowers multiple per infloresence, and at basal end of branchlets. Female flowers at distal end branchlets. Warneke, C. 315 Hawaii BISH 2019-08-25
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