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Erechtites valerianifolius

(Link ex Spreng.) DC. (1838)

This name is accepted

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

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Description

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Roots: Roots fibrous.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate. Blades lanceolate or ovate Apex acute. Margins deeply lobed or dissected, serrate/dentate.

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Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Kaho'olawe Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Prodr. 6: 295 (1838)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:314 (K, O, Mo, L, M, H [as E. valerianifolia]); Staples et al. 2003:8 (Ka); IPNI 2025 (spelling change to valerianifolius)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Erechtites valerianifolius Honolulu; Tantalus Drive Common in moist forest roadside Preserved_Specimen Erect herb; 1 m. Flower lilac Swarbrick, J.T. 0.77 Oahu BISH 1976-01-10
2 Erechtites valerianifolius Lua Kealialalo, crater with standing water in center of western third of island Growing in shade of Prosopis pallida trees beside lake in crater. Ground cover almost entirely exotic species, dominated by Bidens plilosa. Preserved_Specimen Sterile herb, 1 1/2' tall. Only one plant seen. Cuddihy, L.W. 358 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-09-22
3 Erechtites valerianifolius Koolauloa; Pupukea Forest Gleichenia brush Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7141 Oahu BISH 1934-08-01
4 Erechtites valerianifolius Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum, Middle Lawn Mauka, Slope from parking lot to taro patches Sunny slope. Common weed in areas where soil is disturbed or vegetation is periodically cut low Preserved_Specimen Baker, R.F. 42 Oahu BISH 1975-01-07
5 Erechtites valerianifolius Ca. 15.6 mi up Kulani Prison Rd. toward Kulani Prison (10.3 mi from intersection with Kona-Hilo Hwy. near Hilo & 5.3 mi from intersection with Volcano Rd.); … Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community Preserved_Specimen Herb about 6 inches tall, leaves purplish on underside. Newell, C.L. 723 Hawaii BISH 1966-09-01
6 Erechtites valerianifolius Kahana Valley, on Hauula mountain range walking off the foot trail, at the end of jeep trail, around the ridge Common weed growing under Schinus terebinthifolius tree Preserved_Specimen Blue ray florets Herat, T. 169 Oahu BISH 1972-08-16
7 Erechtites valerianifolius Honolulu, Kuli-`ou`ou trail, near summit. Strawberry guava-Metrosideros forest. Preserved_Specimen Herb, ca. 18 inches in ht, flowers light purple. Kennedy, B. 24 Oahu BISH 1995-12-13
8 Erechtites valerianifolius Keauhou Ranch, Kau district. Collected in bulldozed koa reforestation area beside jeep trail at base of ridge At the base of a ridge. Preserved_Specimen Height: 6 ft. Flowers and pappus violet. Cuddihy, L.W. 88 Hawaii BISH 1980-01-04
9 Erechtites valerianifolius Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond; west borders Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-06-11
10 Erechtites valerianifolius Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Large herb with purple flowers Herbst, D.R. 647 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
11 Erechtites valerianifolius Keopuka, Maui on west side of summit ridge Preserved_Specimen Rare. A couple plants on west side of summit ridge. Starr, F. 5040547 Maui BISH 2005-04-05
12 Erechtites valerianifolius Kalaupapa; Puu Alii, near cabin Preserved_Specimen 1 m herb, annual Wysong, M.L. 711 Molokai BISH 2005-03-24
13 Erechtites valerianifolius Moloua; along Highway 59 Preserved_Specimen Herb to 2 m. tall. Leaves alternate, deeply lobed, to 14 cm by 5 cm, hirsute top & bottom. Flower heads purple, pappus pink. Spence, G. 158 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
14 Erechtites valerianifolius Waikamoi trail Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2617 Maui BISH 1920-06-25
15 Erechtites valerianifolius Haiku Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.L.H. 882 Maui BISH 1963-04-21
16 Erechtites valerianifolius Lanaihale Preserved_Specimen Flower heads bright-purple, pappus pink to purple; leaves pinnatifid Kondo, Y. Lanai BISH 1961-03-26
17 Erechtites valerianifolius Koolau range, S ridge of Kipapa Gulch Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 244 Oahu BISH 1947-10-05
18 Erechtites valerianifolius Near road in Sacred Falls Park that leads up to Kaluinui Valley, just behind beach & Hwy.83 Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
19 Erechtites valerianifolius Kalalau Trail between Hanakoa and Hanakapiai Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1984-07-20
20 Erechtites valerianifolius Honopu Beach Preserved_Specimen Davis, J. Kauai BISH 1984-07-19
21 Erechtites valerianifolius Kapakahi Gulch Along stream in guava zone Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37240 Oahu BISH 1937-04-03
22 Erechtites valerianifolius Hawaii In shaded moist conditions Preserved_Specimen Herb up to 0.5 m i height; Flower heads purplish Russell, C.A. 65 Hawaii BISH 1978-07-27
23 Erechtites valerianifolius SW flank of Mauna Loa, in the ahupuaa of Manuka Open Metrosideros on cinder-scrub vegetation consisting of Machaerina, Coprosma, Styphelia and Vaccinium. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 6188 Hawaii BISH 1977-07-21
24 Erechtites valerianifolius Olowalu Stream Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2321 Maui BISH 1920-05-12
25 Erechtites valerianifolius Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum, Middle Lawn Mauka, Slope from parking lot to taro patches Sunny slope. Common weed in areas where soil is disturbed or vegetation is periodically cut low Preserved_Specimen Baker, R.F. 42 Oahu BISH 1975-01-07
26 Erechtites valerianifolius At junction of Hwys. 18 & 19 above Kailua-Kona Preserved_Specimen Tall, unbranched herb with purple flowers. Common Herbst, D.R. 5060 Hawaii BISH 1974-10-08
27 Erechtites valerianifolius Napali Coast, Haena-Kalalau Trail. Starting point Haena Weedy in lowlands Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 749 Kauai BISH 1955-06-17
28 Erechtites valerianifolius Kokee State Park, on Canyon Trail to Waipoo Falls Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4947 Kauai BISH 1983-08-26
29 Erechtites valerianifolius Halemanu Road near junction with Kokee Road, near Tracking Station Preserved_Specimen Plants 1.5 m tall Wagner, W.L. 5154 Kauai BISH 1983-12-20
30 Erechtites valerianifolius Koolau Mountains; Waialae, Waialae iki Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 1194 Oahu BISH 1956-03-11
31 Erechtites valerianifolius Kalulu Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 534 Lanai BISH 1916-03-29
32 Erechtites valerianifolius Hawaii National Park; Napau Lava Tree Trail Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. 191 Hawaii BISH 1942-11-25
33 Erechtites valerianifolius East Maui, Hana District, Hana Highway, Hanawi Bridge On side of road west of Hanawi Stream Preserved_Specimen Bruegmann, M.M. 187 Maui BISH 1987-02-15
34 Erechtites valerianifolius Panaewa(?) Woods Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 31595 Hawaii BISH 1968-07-01
35 Erechtites valerianifolius Honolulu; Manoa valley, Manoa Arboretum, Haukulu Preserved_Specimen Russell, P. 58 Oahu BISH 1932-07-11
36 Erechtites valerianifolius Puna; On wave exposed side of the lava point of 1955 Kahena flow; near Nii's house, Kamali Homesteads Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13100 Hawaii BISH 1955-02-22
37 Erechtites valerianifolius Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1254 Maui BISH 1919-09-04
38 Erechtites valerianifolius Waianae Mountains, west of Kunia. Along contour trail, SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
39 Erechtites valerianifolius unknown Preserved_Specimen Ishikawa, S. 343 BISH 1973-12-02
40 Erechtites valerianifolius unknown Preserved_Specimen Ishikawa, S. 343 BISH 1973-12-02
41 Erechtites valerianifolius Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1254 Maui BISH 1919-09-04
42 Erechtites valerianifolius Waimea Drainage Basin, West side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 825 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
43 Erechtites valerianifolius Kamakou Preserve (Nature Conservancy) Near beginning of Hanalilolilo Trail Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5405 Molokai BISH 1984-07-17
44 Erechtites valerianifolius Puna; 1955 Iilewa Lava Flow Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 13108 Hawaii BISH 1956-03-24
45 Erechtites valerianifolius Koolauloa; Pupukea Forest Gleichenia brush Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7141 Oahu BISH 1934-08-01
46 Erechtites valerianifolius Piihonua. Site 09 OS Hilo Forest Reserve Ohia wetland dieback. Most of the soils are shallow, organic and poorly drained over a pahoehoe flow. Some areas are well drained hummocks. Primary vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Acacia koa, Cheirodendron trigynum, Myrsine lessertiana. Preserved_Specimen Adee, K.T. Hawaii BISH
47 Erechtites valerianifolius Waianae Mountains; Waianaeuka, east side of Puu Kaala Wet woods Preserved_Specimen No rays, flowers pinkish St.John, H. 10063 Oahu BISH 1929-11-24
48 Erechtites valerianifolius HVNP. Down Chain of Craters Rd. ca. 9 mi toward Kalapana from intersection with Crater Rim Rd.; or 6.4 mi from intersection with Hilina Pali Rd. Walk up Kalapan Trail ca. 0.3 mi Metrosideros-native shrub- Andropogon transition community Preserved_Specimen Herb ca. 4 ft.tall; flower purple Newell, C.L. 586 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-24
49 Erechtites valerianifolius Puna District; ahupuaa of Halepuaa In scrubby area on side of dirt road that transects the ahupua`a. Aa soil with thin layer of organic material. Exposed to direct sunlight Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.089 Hawaii BISH 1979-04-03
50 Erechtites valerianifolius Piihonua. Site 23 OS Hilo Forest Reserve Stunted ohia wetland dieback. Soils moderately deep and poorly drained organic/ash type found on a pahoehoe flow with water at or near the surface over most of the area. Primary vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Ilex anomala, Myrsine. Preserved_Specimen Adee, K.T. Hawaii BISH 1979-06-29
51 Erechtites valerianifolius Honolulu, Nu'uanu Pali Dr. above where the housing development ends roadside, shaded, moist; rare along road in part shade Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1899 Oahu BISH 2021-05-29
52 Erechtites valerianifolius Drive to end of Kulani Prison Rd. ca. 3 mi past Kulani Prison (Honor) Camp; or 19 mi from intersection with Kona-Hilo Hwy. near Hilo. Road ends at clearing near small lake Mixed Acacia-Metrosideros- Cibotium community Preserved_Specimen Herb about 2 ft. tall, underside of leaf purple Newell, C.L. 496 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-21
53 Erechtites valerianifolius Piihonua. Site 01 OS Hilo Forest Reserve Stunted ohia wetland dieback. Soil extremely shallow and poorly drained organic found on a pahoehoe flow. Primary vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Acacia koa, Ilex anomala, Coprosma spp., Gouldia sp., Myrsine sandwicensis & Pelea clusiifolia. Preserved_Specimen Adee, K.T. Hawaii BISH
54 Erechtites valerianifolius Keauhou Ranch, Kau District Collected in bulldozed Koa reforestation area beside jeep trail at base of ridge. Preserved_Specimen Height: 6 ft. Flowers and pappus violet. Cuddihy, L.W. 88 Hawaii BISH 1980-01-04
55 Erechtites valerianifolius Ca. 15.6 mi up Kulani Prison Rd. toward Kulani Prison (10.3 mi from intersection with Kona-Hilo Hwy. near Hilo & 5.3 mi from intersection with Volcano Rd.); Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 ft. tall, leaves purplish on underside. Newell, C.L. 724 Hawaii BISH 1966-09-01
56 Erechtites valerianifolius Kipapa Trail, ~3/4 mi from refuge boundary, N side of trail disturbed wet lowland forest; Metrosideros, Acacia, Dicranopteris Preserved_Specimen ~75 cm herb; flower corollas disk-shaped, light purple Reynolds, L.S. 136 Oahu BISH 2006-06-13
57 Erechtites valerianifolius Waahila Ridge Trail, Koolau Mountains, Oahu, Hawaii Growing along trail, near the summit. Preserved_Specimen Herbaceous, lvs alternate, flowers pink, compact, clustered in a cyme at the top, suffering from spittle bugs and aphids. Crago, L.M. 2005138 Oahu BISH 2005-05-16
58 Erechtites valerianifolius ahupuaa Halepuaa in the Puna District The plant was growing in an area of moderate shade. The soil in the area is `a`a with some organic material. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.11 Hawaii BISH 1979-04-19
59 Erechtites valerianifolius Ca. 5.8 mi up Kulani Prison Rd. toward Kulani Prison (5.4 mi from intersection with Kona-Hilo Hwy. near Hilo & 0.4 mi from intersection with Volcano Rd.) shortcut to Prison from HVNP Cibotium forest with scattered old Metrosideros Preserved_Specimen Herb about 4 ft. tall, purple flowers & pappus Newell, C.L. 873 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-25
60 Erechtites valerianifolius Honokuhau Valley, Kava Kamp riparian zone in low land mesic forest; with kava, Boehmeria, and guava Preserved_Specimen annual to 1.5 m; flowers light purple-white Annable, C.R. 3840 Maui BISH 1998-03-04
61 Erechtites valerianifolius East Maui, Hana District, Kipahulu Valley, W part Fairly common in openings in forest, probably in areas disturbed by pigs. Preserved_Specimen Plants to 2 m tall. Lamoureux, C.H. 3952 Maui BISH 1967-08-07
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