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Pteris cretica

L. (1767)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Pteridophyta Class/Clade: Polypodiopsida Order: Polypodiales Family: Pteridaceae Genus: Pteris

‘ōali, ‘owāli‘i, cretan brake

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Indigenous

Island Status

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

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Mant. Pl.: 130 (1767)

Other References

Palmer 2003:225 (K, O, Mo, L, M, H); Staples & Herbst 2005:51 (DESCR); Hillebrand 1888 (Mo†, 1871); Rock s.n. BISH 23349 (L†, 1910)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Pteris cretica Southwest flank of Mauna Loa, in the ahupuaa of kapua Vegetation: Metrosideros, Dryopteris, Eupatorium and Vaccinium calycinum on soil. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 6093 Hawaii BISH 1977-07-12
2 Pteris cretica East Maui, above Olinda damp ledge under overhanging rocks Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10337 Maui BISH 1930-02-13
3 Pteris cretica East Maui, E end of Haleakala Crater; 0.75 miles S of Paliku Cabins in upper Kaupo gap Growing in margin of gulch in shaded habitat; infrequent with Sadleria, Metrosideros, Vaccinium, Dodonaea, Coprosma etc. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3493 Maui BISH 1969-06-16
4 Pteris cretica East Maui, NW outer slope of Haleakala, in Haleakala Crater National Park, 0.5 miles E of Park Headquarters In shaded area in gorge. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3844 Maui BISH 1969-07-12
5 Pteris cretica Puuwaawaa cone. On transect T9 In understory of native remnant forest. Occasional. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 5747 Hawaii BISH 1989-05-01
6 Pteris cretica Kau: Moaula Wet shaded fern forest Preserved_Specimen Terrestrial erect. 16 inches in height. Russ, G.W. 73 Hawaii BISH 1927-06-01
7 Pteris cretica North Kona District: Kaumalumalu: Judd Trail In fenced Grevillea forest. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 24017 Hawaii BISH 1950-01-02
8 Pteris cretica Hamakua, Upper Paauhau, Palihooukapapa Rare in crevice and rock under trees. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2214 Hawaii BISH 1938-06-03
9 Pteris cretica Kaua, field no. Waianae 1012 fern-rich slopes, uncommon in relictual mesic forest Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 3552 Oahu BISH 1987-05-16
10 Pteris cretica Keaau Valley, Waianae Range. Southern most gulch radiating from the crest, near base of a high, dry water fall under a canopy of Sapindus and exotics; dry substrate covered with exotic weeds and rocks Preserved_Specimen Obata, J.K. 87663 Oahu BISH 1987-04-10
11 Pteris cretica Location deciphered as between Mohopilo (land sect, Makena qd) and Kula [B.Waters Ravine among lantana and guava. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. Maui BISH
12 Pteris cretica Oahu Woods at all elevations Preserved_Specimen Judd, J.R. Oahu BISH 1888-01-01
13 Pteris cretica Lualualei, Waianae remnant dryland forest. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. Oahu BISH 1992-09-01
14 Pteris cretica Hawaii National Park: Kilauea Iki In open ohia forest. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 11227 Hawaii BISH 1931-12-20
15 Pteris cretica East of Humuula, below Kalaieha In cave on pahoehoe lava. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. 699 Hawaii BISH 1935-08-07
16 Pteris cretica Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve; Makaha Valley, N. of Makaha Ridge road, W. of Kokio-keokeo picnic area Mixed mesophytic forest. Disturbed area with Rumex albescens, Lantana, Gouldia, and Cyrtomium. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2196 Kauai BISH 1987-05-15
17 Pteris cretica W Maui; wi thin Pohakea Gulch. Along a steep slope in mesic forest. Assoc. veg.: Metrosideros polymorpha, Myrsine lessertiana, Styphelia tameiameiae, Urera glabra, Freycinetia arborea, Pipturus albidus, Vaccinium dentatum, Dryopteris sp. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 307 Maui BISH 1998-05-13
18 Pteris cretica Waimea District, Kawaikoi, western headwaters. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Dicranopteris montane wet forest and riparian habitat w/ Polyscias waialealae, Melicope clusiifolia, M. puberula, Scaevola procera, S. glabra, Elaeocarpus bifidus, Xylosma hawaiiense, Syzygium sandwicensis, Psychotria mariniana, P. greenwelliae, P. hexan Preserved_Specimen Terrestrial fern, rhizome creeping, occasional along stream banks. Wood, K.R. 16115 Kauai BISH 2014-10-03
19 Pteris cretica Kalanilehua, Olaa Grown in wet forest. Preserved_Specimen Giffard, W.M. 6 Hawaii BISH 1927-07-14
20 Pteris cretica Hapapa, field no. Waianae 982 slopes of rolling rubble with Doryopteris 3496, Cyrtomium caryotideum, Doodia kunthiana, Athyrium macraei, Athyrium sandwicensis, and weedy spp., uncommon. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 3495 Oahu BISH 1987-03-28
21 Pteris cretica East Maui, Hana District, Haleakala Crater, pass N of Kuiki shaded mossy stream bank. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 21116 Maui BISH 1945-08-25
22 Pteris cretica Kawaiiki, off Kaluahaulu ridge, upper forest. Metrosideros-Acacia mixed mesic forest with Alphitonia ponderosa, Diospyros sandwicensis, Planchonella sandwicensis, Santalum pyrularium, Kadua affinis, Coprosma waimeae, Ilex anomala, Cheirodendron trigynum, Claoxylon sandwicensis, Scaevola Preserved_Specimen Fern, terrestrial rhizome long-creeping, fertile, with Pteris irregularis, uncommon. Wood, K.R. 18255 Kauai BISH 2019-07-24
23 Pteris cretica East Maui, in the vicinity of Puu Ouli, Auwahi Specimen was situated on a rocky ledge within a pasture. Associated vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Pennisetum clandestinum, Plantago lanceolata, Holcus lanatus, Asclepias physocarpa. Preserved_Specimen Meidell, J.S. 276 Maui BISH 1997-12-13
24 Pteris cretica Kau District: Kapapala; Peter Lee Road, 1 mile NE of Halfway House Moist open bank in gully. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22434 Hawaii BISH 1946-12-27
25 Pteris cretica Narrow ravine 50 m. E of Hosmer's Grove Rocky, mesic Metrosideros-dominated narrow ravine. Growing beneath Sophora with Fragaria chiloensis, Asplenium trichomanes and Dryopteris sp. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 607 Maui BISH 1975-06-12
26 Pteris cretica Upper Makaha Valley, off main gulch radiating from Kumaipoo peak (eastward) Found under a canopy of Pisonia in a shady and rocky terrain. Preserved_Specimen Obata, J.K. 87684 Oahu BISH 1987-12-06
27 Pteris cretica Hapapa, field no. Waianae 982 slopes of rolling rubble with Doryopteris 3496, Cyrtomium caryotideum, Doodia kunthiana, Athyrium macraei, Athyrium sandwicensis, and weedy spp., uncommon. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 3495 Oahu BISH 1987-03-28
28 Pteris cretica just off road to Kalalau Valley Lookout from Kokei On ground in shaded rocky gully. Small colony on dry soil, with Peperomia sp. and weedy Hypochoeris. Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 849 Kauai BISH 1955-06-19
29 Pteris cretica East Maui, Haleakala, Halemauu Trail Up the wall of the crater. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 1017 Maui BISH 1948-07-05
30 Pteris cretica Haleakala Crater, Koolau Gap, valley on west side 2 miles north of Holua Cane, Shaded base of cliff. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 21280 Maui BISH 1945-09-02
31 Pteris cretica East Maui, Hana District, Crater of Haleakala, E of Waikekeehia, foot of pali meadows on old lava flow Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 17768 Maui BISH 1936-12-25
32 Pteris cretica Southwest flank of Mauna Loa, in the ahupuaa of Manuka Vegetation: Closed Metrosideros forest on `a`a lava substrate with Cibotium, Nephrolepis, Ilex, Myrsine, Pipturus, Psychotria and Vaccinium. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 5872 Hawaii BISH 1977-06-20
33 Pteris cretica Kona, Kikiaeae Koa grassland, along rock fences. Preserved_Specimen Christ, J.H. Hawaii BISH 1958-05-16
34 Pteris cretica East Maui, Olinda outside open forest Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 758 Maui BISH 1927-11-26
35 Pteris cretica Mauna Kea Dry shady bench at Parker Ranch Sheep Stations. Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 3627 Hawaii BISH 1932-10-11
36 Pteris cretica Waimea, Mahanaloa Valley, Kopiwai trail Epiphyte on Perrottetia sandwicensis about 10 ft up (tree 392 Chock) Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 1 Kauai BISH 1952-02-05
37 Pteris cretica Kau District: Ainapo to Puu Pili; Kapapala Tufts on shaded basalt crevice. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 18449 Hawaii BISH 1937-12-21
38 Pteris cretica Kona, Kealakekua, Papaloa In Bird Catchers' Cave. Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Hawaii BISH 1957-01-24
39 Pteris cretica W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Lowland Ohia Mixed Mesic Shrubland. In a gulch NW of Liha peak with Metrosideros, Dodonaea, Nestegis, Psychotria, Coprosma, Antidesma, Pelea, Xylosma, Myrsine, Ilex, Myoporum, Wikstroemia, Charpentiera, Lysimachia, Liparis, Bidens micrantha and a diversity of native ferns Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1385 Maui BISH 1991-10-28
40 Pteris cretica Hawaii National Park: Kilauea: Bird Park Open woods. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 11268 Hawaii BISH 1931-12-22
41 Pteris cretica East Maui, Auwahi, SE Puu Ouli, S. slope of Haleakala Very local in grass in dry open sclerophyllous forest on aa lava flow Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 41517 Maui BISH 1961-03-14
42 Pteris cretica Waianae, Palehua in dry forest Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 331 Oahu BISH 1922-08-25
43 Pteris cretica At edges of forests. Preserved_Specimen Fern 2 ft. high Nelson, D. Hawaii BISH 1779-01-01
44 Pteris cretica Southwest flank of Mauna Loa, in the ahupuaa of Puu Ohohia Vegetation: Semi-closed Metrosideros and Acacia forest, understory Dodonaea, Styphelia, Vaccinium on cinder. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 63296 Hawaii BISH 1977-08-05
45 Pteris cretica Located on the Mauna Loa Strip Road about 3.6 miles from intersection with Kona-Hilo Highway, into the first section of Kipuka Ki. Plant was about 30 meters into forest at right of road. (Plot 39) In forest. Acacia-Sapindus-Microlepia forest community. Preserved_Specimen Fern about 3 feet tall. Newell, C.L. 783 Hawaii BISH 1966-09-08
46 Pteris cretica Haleakala Crater, small lava crater on S side of Kaluaiki Crevices of basalt cliffs in crater. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 21228 Maui BISH 1945-08-28
47 Pteris cretica Forest of Waimea Rocky banks and along water courses only at moderately high elevations. Preserved_Specimen Lyons, A.B. Hawaii BISH 1860-01-01
48 Pteris cretica Located on the Mauna Loa Strip Road about 3.6 miles from intersection with Kona-Hilo Highway, into the first section of Kipuka Ki. Plant was about 30 meters into forest at right of road. (Plot 39) Acacia-Sapindus-Microlepia forest community. Preserved_Specimen Fern about 2 feet tall. Newell, C.L. 784 Hawaii BISH 1966-09-08
49 Pteris cretica Slopes of Haleakala above Auahi Forest Rare in dense scrub or scrub forest on aa lava. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 48350 Maui BISH 1967-03-25
50 Pteris cretica Kumuela Ditch Trail along border between Kokee State Park and N Pali-Kona Forest Reserve Southern, dry portion of trail Preserved_Specimen Common; terrestrial w/ creeping rhizome. Crosby, M.R. 2021 Kauai BISH 1964-08-31
51 Pteris cretica East Maui, Hana District, S slope of Haleakala, Auwahi Forest Rare, edge of tiny ravine in open dry sclerophyll forest on aa lava. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 48339 Maui BISH 1967-03-25
52 Pteris cretica East Maui, Hana District, Haleakala, Kaupo Gap, cliff above Waikekeehia Found throughout Crater, in wet shaded places, not common. Preserved_Specimen Fern 2 ½ ft. high. Olson, G.E. 41 Maui BISH 1937-08-05
53 Pteris cretica Southwest flank of Mauna Loa, in a kipuka, in the ahupuaa of Manuka Vegetation: Closed Metrosideros forest and scattered Acacia with Cibotium, Coprosma, Myrsine on soil and `a`a lava. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 6212 Hawaii BISH 1977-07-21
54 Pteris cretica Puna District: Olaa Forest Reserve: Wright Road Virgin Cibotium glaucum and Metrosideros forest. On ground. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 25075 Oahu BISH 1953-01-29
55 Pteris cretica Waimea District. Makaha, north facing slopes below and west of Kokio keokeo. Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest, w/Alphitonia ponderosa, Diospyros sandwicensis, D. hillebrandii, Kadua affinis, Coprosma waimeae, Polyscias kavaiensis, Melicope ovata, M. barbigera, M. feddei, M. anisata, Dodonaea viscosa, Nestegis Preserved_Specimen terrestrial fern, short creeping rhizome, fronds clustered in 2m x 2m area, stipes brown, occasional with P. irregularis and P. excelsa Wood, K.R. 15805 Kauai BISH 2014-01-29
56 Pteris cretica Puu Laau. Growing near the hunter's cabin Preserved_Specimen Weed Herbst, D.R. 5225 Hawaii BISH 1975-01-18
57 Pteris cretica Clump of ferns in gulch off Waipoli Rd. (to Polipoli Springs)3.5 mi from junction with Highway 377 Associated with Dactylis and Pennisetum in Styphelia-Rubus vegetation. Preserved_Specimen Ishikawa, S. 334 Maui BISH 1973-11-30
58 Pteris cretica Milolii. Preserved_Specimen Swezey, O.H. Kauai BISH 1932-07-02
59 Pteris cretica Kokee Camp Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3559 Kauai BISH 1926-06-23
60 Pteris cretica Southwest flank of Mauna Loa, in the ahupuaa of Kapua Vegetation: Open grassy area with Acacia and Metrosideros growing on the perimeter. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 6144 Hawaii BISH 1977-07-13
61 Pteris cretica Hualalai Loc. 17 At edge of koa forest. Preserved_Specimen Kondo, Y. Hawaii BISH 1946-07-10
62 Pteris cretica Saddle Road: 6.75 miles east of Puu Huluhulu Mossy forest of Metrosideros in Kipuka. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 25365 Hawaii BISH 1954-12-20
63 Pteris cretica East Maui, Kaupo Gapl Crater of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1115 Maui BISH 1919-08-10
64 Pteris cretica Near Mauna Loa Road Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611226004 Hawaii BISH 1961-12-26
65 Pteris cretica Kilauea, Bird Park Preserved_Specimen Frond fertile plus infertile. Neal, M.C. Hawaii BISH 1929-08-05
66 Pteris cretica unknown Preserved_Specimen Eaton, D.C. BISH
67 Pteris cretica All the Islands Preserved_Specimen BISH
68 Pteris cretica East Maui, Koolau Forest Reserve (Now Hanawi Natural Area Reserve) in stream gulch Preserved_Specimen Gagné, B.H. 346 Maui BISH 1993-07-22
69 Pteris cretica Kokee Camp Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3559 Kauai BISH 1926-06-23
70 Pteris cretica Waimea Drainage Basin, West side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 985 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
71 Pteris cretica Gulch near Hosmer Nursery Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620415043 Maui BISH 1962-04-15
72 Pteris cretica East Maui, E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 765 Maui BISH 1919-07-11
73 Pteris cretica North Kona District: Puuwaawaa Ranch, Paddock Waihou 1 Waimea Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5446 Hawaii BISH 1975-08-27
74 Pteris cretica Kokee Preserved_Specimen Smith, F.G. 39 Kauai BISH 1929-05-01
75 Pteris cretica Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 1446 Kauai BISH 1909-02-14
76 Pteris cretica Waihou Spring, Olinda Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 349 Maui BISH 1978-10-23
77 Pteris cretica Islands (kipukas) in 1855 lava flow above Halealoha Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 785 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-09
78 Pteris cretica unknown Preserved_Specimen Eaton, D.C. BISH
79 Pteris cretica Kalanilehua, Olaa. Preserved_Specimen Giffard, W.M. Hawaii BISH 1927-06-29
80 Pteris cretica Kilauea, Thurston Tube, near entrance. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Hawaii BISH 1927-08-06
81 Pteris cretica Kilauea, lava tube Preserved_Specimen Fullaway, D. Hawaii BISH 1920-01-01
82 Pteris cretica Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Morley, H. Hawaii BISH 1934-01-01
83 Pteris cretica Kilauea: Puaulu Kipuka Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Hawaii BISH 1932-05-01
84 Pteris cretica Kilauea, in Twin Crater Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Hawaii BISH 1929-08-01
85 Pteris cretica Mahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Lanai BISH 1910-07-01
86 Pteris cretica Kau Desert: north of Kilauea Preserved_Specimen Wiebke, H. Hawaii BISH 1984-02-01
87 Pteris cretica Honopu, Awaawapuhi Trail. Preserved_Specimen Higgins, N.H. 127 Kauai BISH 1956-12-29
88 Pteris cretica East Maui, Haleakala crater, at the base of the cliff trail to Holua cabin Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 12 Maui BISH 1983-08-25
89 Pteris cretica East Maui, E of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 885 Maui BISH 1919-07-20
90 Pteris cretica East Maui, east of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 765 Maui BISH 1919-07-11
91 Pteris cretica East Maui, east of Ukulele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 885 Maui BISH 1919-07-20
92 Pteris cretica North Kona: Puuwaawaa Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12974 Hawaii BISH 1917-08-01
93 Pteris cretica Near Mauna Loa Road Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611226004 Hawaii BISH 1961-12-26
94 Pteris cretica Kahuku Parkland, 3 miles NE of Nene Cabin Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 26815 Hawaii BISH 1971-06-25
95 Pteris cretica Paupau Ridge mauka of Lahaina Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 20035 Maui BISH 1949-08-07
96 Pteris cretica Islands (kipukas) in 1855 lava flow above Halealoha Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 785 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-09
97 Pteris cretica S slope of Haleakala, Manawainui Gulch Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1883 Maui BISH 1920-03-07
98 Pteris cretica Puuwaawaa Preserved_Specimen Austin, C.F. Hawaii BISH 1912-01-01
99 Pteris cretica Kokee Camp Preserved_Specimen Wiebke, H. Kauai BISH 1926-06-23
100 Pteris cretica North Kona District: S slope of Mt. Hualalai, Poohohoo Preserved_Specimen Kondo, Y. Hawaii BISH 1946-07-14
101 Pteris cretica Forest of Waimea Preserved_Specimen Lyons, A.B. Hawaii BISH 1860-01-01
102 Pteris cretica Kilauea Volcano, Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Hawaii BISH 1908-09-01
103 Pteris cretica Kilauea: Puaulu Kipuka Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Hawaii BISH 1932-05-01
104 Pteris cretica Kau Desert: north of Kilauea Preserved_Specimen Wiebke, H. Hawaii BISH 1984-02-01
105 Pteris cretica Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1987-02-26
106 Pteris cretica East Maui, Ukulele pipeline trail. Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1908-12-05
107 Pteris cretica unknown Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 252 BISH 1864-01-01
108 Pteris cretica Oahu or Hawaii (Kona or Kilauea) Preserved_Specimen Lack, F. BISH 1880-01-01
109 Pteris cretica Kaala Mts & Mts of Kauai Preserved_Specimen U.S. Exploring Expedition BISH 1838-01-01
110 Pteris cretica Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 1449 Kauai BISH 1909-02-14
111 Pteris cretica unknown Preserved_Specimen Eaton, D.C. BISH
112 Pteris cretica Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 1447 Kauai BISH 1909-02-14
113 Pteris cretica East Maui, Hana Rain Forest, mid-camp to Greensword Bog Preserved_Specimen Gagné, B.H. 440 Maui BISH 1973-08-14
114 Pteris cretica Near Mauna Loa Road Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611226004 Hawaii BISH 1961-12-26
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