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Daltonia contorta

Müll.Hal. (1851)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Bryophyta Class/Clade: Bryopsida Order: Hookeriales Family: Daltoniaceae Genus: Daltonia

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Indigenous

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Kaua'i Indigenous
O'ahu Indigenous
Molokai Indigenous
Lana'i Indigenous
Maui Indigenous
Hawai'i Indigenous

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Syn. Musc. Frond. 2: 660 (1851)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Daltonia contorta Haleakala, Koolau Gap Preserved_Specimen Smith, C.W. Maui BISH 1970-06-01
2 Daltonia contorta N Waianae Mts.: Summit region, Kaala Mossy forest with Cheirodendron and Metrosideros. On small twigs and branches. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 2994 Oahu BISH 1973-09-30
3 Daltonia contorta Hauola Trail E from Munro Trail In dense Dicranopteris thickets with Metrosideros scrub. On fork of dead Dicranopteris stipe in Casuarina grove. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 4729 Lanai BISH 1977-10-31
4 Daltonia contorta East Maui. Waieleele Preserved_Specimen Stemmermann, R.L. 2403 Maui BISH 1977-08-01
5 Daltonia contorta West Maui, Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Bishop, L.E. 2038 Maui BISH 1971-08-25
6 Daltonia contorta Koolau Mts., Konahuanui Preserved_Specimen Bishop, L.E. 1122 Oahu BISH 1971-08-01
7 Daltonia contorta Castle Trail: N Koolau Mts. - at summit On various shrub branches in fog area. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 643 Oahu BISH 1966-06-05
8 Daltonia contorta W. Maui Mts.: Lahaina Distr., W. Maui Forest Reserve, above cabin at Kaulalewelewe and along trail to Violet Lake and Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Smith, C.W. Maui BISH 1966-06-01
9 Daltonia contorta Halemanuu Trail, Koolau Gap Shaded twig in Styphelia clump. Open grassland with rocky, scrub (Styphelia-Vaccinium)-dominated outcrops Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 3682 Maui BISH 1975-06-18
10 Daltonia contorta Waikamoi, along road to Olinda Pipeline Trail, in Makawao State Forest. About 1.5 mi. from end of road On shaded roadside rock, on exposed sides only, sometimes mixed with Brachythecium (no. 559) Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 558 Maui BISH 1966-01-26
11 Daltonia contorta N Haleakala, Makawao, Koolau FR, Olinda pipeline trail, reservoir on Waikamoi Stream and gaging station on Haipuaena Stream Broussaisia twig Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 4315 Maui BISH 1976-06-29
12 Daltonia contorta Haleakala, Naholoku, S of Paliku cabins Deschampsia, Holcus; litter and shaded tussock bases Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 3845 Maui BISH 1975-06-23
13 Daltonia contorta Mauna Kea: Hamakua Coast, North Hilo district, Hilo F.R. behind Laupahoehoe Metrosideros - Acacia - Cibotium forest along Blair's road. On seim-exposed twigs of Coprosma. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 2454 Hawaii BISH 1972-06-15
14 Daltonia contorta Waimea, Alakai Swamp, E of Kelekua and Halepaakai Stream Metrosideros, Cheirodendron; large, exposed, decorticolated trunk Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 3188 Kauai BISH 1974-08-09
15 Daltonia contorta Castle Trail: N Koolau Mts. - along trail close to summit On small branches of epiphytic covered Wikstroemia. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 642 Oahu BISH 1966-06-05
16 Daltonia contorta Kokee, Kalalau Lookout on trees Preserved_Specimen Savale Jr., W.F. Kauai BISH 1967-01-31
17 Daltonia contorta Summit, Puu Kaala, Waianae Mts Epiphytic on Pelea and Metrosideros branches, rather shaded, 2-4' from ground. Small tufts. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 500 Oahu BISH 1965-12-27
18 Daltonia contorta Kipahulu Valley: vicinity of base camp 3 On wet branches and twigs in ohia forest Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 1801 Maui BISH 1967-08-28
19 Daltonia contorta Kokee, Kalalau Outlook fog belt; on Metrosideros Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 626 Kauai BISH 1966-04-13
20 Daltonia contorta Mauna Loa: Kau District, Ahupuaa of Keauhou, IBP tract in Kilauea FR between Kulani Cone & Puu Lalaau Pig-damaged Metrosideros - Acacia - Cibotium rainforest. On limb of ohia tree, about 5 ft. from ground. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 2481.1 Hawaii BISH 1972-06-16
21 Daltonia contorta Mauna Kea: Hamakua Coast, North Hilo District, Hilo F.R. behind Laupahoehoe in Metrosideros - Acacia - Cibotium forest along Blair's road. On twigs of Coprosma, ca. 5 ft. from ground. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 2434 Hawaii BISH 1972-06-15
22 Daltonia contorta Trail to Puu Kukui, about 1.5 mi beyond Haelaau Cabin On clean, smooth bark of smaller trees & shrubs. Preserved_Specimen Usually solitary or as small clusters Hoe, W.J. 553 Maui BISH 1966-01-26
23 Daltonia contorta Molokai Forest reserve, along trail from end of road to Pepeopae Bog In Metrosideros-dominated rainforest. An infrequent epiphyte on twigs of shrubs along trail. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 2187 Molokai BISH 1971-11-05
24 Daltonia contorta Haleakala: Haleakala Nationan Park, Just below (north of) Kalapawili Ridge, at head of Lauulu Trail N-facing nearly closed Vaccinium-Styphelia scrubland Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 3871 Maui BISH 1975-06-24
25 Daltonia contorta Koolau FR, Waikamoi on smooth twig; ohia, lobelia, rubiaceous rainforest Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 1844 Maui BISH 1968-07-16
26 Daltonia contorta Kipahulu Valley ohia Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 1764 Maui BISH 1967-08-26
27 Daltonia contorta Central Waianae Mts.: Ewa Distr., Honouliuli F.R., S fork Kaluaa Gulch between Hapapa and Kanehoa On limb of fallen Charpentiera, in Aleurites-Microlepia dominated narrow gully. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 2831 Oahu BISH 1973-06-24
28 Daltonia contorta Haleakala National Park: SE Haleakala Crater, E Central Kaupo Gap In Myrsine-Dodonaea community along banks of intermittent stream. On Metrosideros trunk Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 4591 Maui BISH 1977-06-09
29 Daltonia contorta SW Kipahulu Valley, to pali on small twig Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 1723 Maui BISH 1967-08-21
30 Daltonia contorta road to Kulani Camp. About 1 mile above intersection with road from Mountain View in small clumps on exposed parts of various branches and tree trunks in rather dense Metrosideros - Cibotium rainforest. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 690 Hawaii BISH 1966-06-29
31 Daltonia contorta Kipahulu Valley on wet branch Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 1801 Maui BISH 1967-08-28
32 Daltonia contorta Molokai Forest Reserve, Pepeopae Bog Occasional epiphyte on shrubby ohi along edge of bog area. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 2172 Molokai BISH 1971-11-05
33 Daltonia contorta Ahupuaa of Kalialinui, between Puu o Kakae and Puu Nianiau, along upper boundary of the Makawao Forest Reserve In closed Metrosideros-dominated mesic forest. On twigs. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 3579 Maui BISH 1975-06-15
34 Daltonia contorta Hauola Trail E from Munro Trail, at trail head In dense Dicranopteris thickets with Metrosideros scrub. On semi-exposed Coprosma twigs at trailhead. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 4732 Lanai BISH 1977-10-31
35 Daltonia contorta Kohala Mountains: Kohala Forest Reserve, jeep road at head of Waipio Valley along the Upper Hamakua Ditch in headlands between Alakahi and Kawainui Streams in mossy Metrosideros forest. On branches of ohia. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Hawaii BISH 1977-11-07
36 Daltonia contorta Makawao Distr.: Ahupuaa of Kalialinuii, upper Koolau Gap. 1.5 mi E of Hosmer's Grove., More-or-less exposed Coprosma montana. Closed mesic Metrosideros forest with abundant ferns, esp. Dryopteris. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 3665 Maui BISH 1975-06-17
37 Daltonia contorta Kipapa. Ahupuaa of Waipio. Central Koolau Mountains. Epiphytic on Melicope clusifolia in wet forest. Growing with Chiloscyphus laceratus, Metrosidero polymorpha, Miconia crenata, Axonopus fissifolius, Rhyncospora caduca, Frullania apiculata, Bazzania brighamii, Dicranopteris linearis, Sadleria pallida, and others. Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 847 Oahu BISH 2024-10-24
38 Daltonia contorta Boundary of Waimea and Hanalei Districts. Along the l.25 mile Awaaukapuhi Trail from trailhead to overlook of canyoun above ocean. From trailhead to mile marker 0.25. Mixed hardwood short-statured forest with Dodonaea. On small diameter Dodonaea trunk in filtered light. Preserved_Specimen Shevock, J.R. 45951 Kauai BISH 2014-09-25
39 Daltonia contorta Naholoku, gully below notch SE of the Paliku Cabins On shaded Rubus twigs in closed Metrosideros-Dryopteris gully Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 3929 Maui BISH 1975-06-25
40 Daltonia contorta Naholoku at Paliku Cabin. W of Ranger Cabin In 20-ft. deep shaded bed of intermittent stream with Dryopteris, Myrsine, Cheirodendron. Twigs of dead Rubus stalks. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 3757 Maui BISH 1975-06-20
41 Daltonia contorta Makawao Distr.: Ahupuaa of Kalialinui, upper Koolau Gap. 1.5 mi E of Hosmer's Grove Closed mesic Metrosideros forest with abundant ferns, esp. Dryopteris, Preserved_Specimen As small clumps on twigs of Rubus Hoe, W.J. 3649 Maui BISH 1975-06-17
42 Daltonia contorta Olinda Pipeline Trail1: Waikamoi area in Koolau Forest Reserve On Broussaisia Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 1511 Maui BISH 1966-12-29
43 Daltonia contorta Kipahulu Valley: area of base camp 2 In ohia forest. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 1699 Maui BISH 1967-08-20
44 Daltonia contorta Trail to Puu Kukui, in small valley after Haelaau Cabin On smooth barked trees, usually in at least somewhat exposed situations rather than very dark areas. Preserved_Specimen Epiphyte, usually as solitary or small clusters Hoe, W.J. 536 Maui BISH 1966-01-25
45 Daltonia contorta Summit, Puu Kaala, Waianae Mts Epiphytic in small clumps, usually no more than 3-4 plants, on knocked-over roadside Pelea. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 507 Oahu BISH 1965-12-27
46 Daltonia contorta Waianae Mts., Kaala mossy Cheirodendron-Metrosideros forest; ~shaded twigs, living and dead Preserved_Specimen scattered small clumps Hoe, W.J. 3098.1 Oahu BISH 1974-06-20
47 Daltonia contorta Haleakala: Olinda Pipeline Trail, Koolau Forest Reserve. End of subsidiary water intake On wet rocks and twigs. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 1522 Maui BISH 1966-12-29
48 Daltonia contorta Waianae Mts., Kaala dead Myrsine branch, ~4' from ground; with Macromitrium and Aerobryopsis Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 499 Oahu BISH 1965-12-27
49 Daltonia contorta Summit, Puu Kaala, Waianae Mts Epiphytic, usually somewhat exposed, on vrious branches about 4-5' from ground level. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 502 Oahu BISH 1965-12-27
50 Daltonia contorta Waikamoi, along road to Olinda Pipeline Trail, in Makawao State Forest. About 1.5 mi. from end of road On roadside Metrosideros. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 557 Maui BISH 1966-01-26
51 Daltonia contorta S Koolau Mts.: Honolulu Distr. & F.R., Mauumae Ridge, Lanipo Trail 67 On trunk in Pelea-native shrub assn. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 2946 Oahu BISH 1973-08-16
52 Daltonia contorta Munro Trail: head of Kumoa Gulch at Puu Aalii In dense Dicranopteris-native scrub (mostly Metrosideros). As small colonly on exposed scrubby Metrosideros twig. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 4717 Lanai BISH 1977-10-31
53 Daltonia contorta mauna Loa: Releve 37 behind Julani Honor Camp, vicinity of Kulani Cone Out of plot, on very shaded Myrsine Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 1298 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-21
54 Daltonia contorta Waimea, Alakai Swamp, E of Kelekua and Halepaakai Stream Metrosideros, Cheirodendron; small snags Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 3185 Kauai BISH 1974-08-09
55 Daltonia contorta Waikamoi, along road to Olinda Pipeline Trail, In Makawao State Forest. About 1.5 mi from end of road Epiphuytic on tree branches, usually somewhat exposed and not cluttered with other epiphytes. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 562 Maui BISH 1966-01-26
56 Daltonia contorta Alakai Swamp Trail 0.5 mi from trailhead flat ridge top; in canopy of Metrosideros polymorpha; P-fertilized forest Preserved_Specimen Benner, J.W. Kauai BISH 2006-07-07
57 Daltonia contorta Central Waianae Mts.: Ewa Distr., Honouliuli Forest Reserve, at summut of Puu Kaua In mesic windswept Metrosideros forest. On twigs, with Aerobryopsis. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 4829.1 Oahu BISH 1978-07-14
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