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Chloris divaricata

R.Br. (1810)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Chloris

stargrass

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Ni'ihau(Incl. Lehua) Naturalized
Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Potentially naturalizing
Kaua'i Potentially naturalizing
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. Fl. Nov. Holland.: 186 (1810)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1515 (Ni, L, M, Ka [as C. d. var. divaricata]); Wagner et al. 1990:1515 (K, O [as C. d. var. cynodontioides]); Starr & Martz 2000:11 (Mi [as C. d. var. divaricata]); Oppenheimer 2003:20 (WM [as C. d. var. cynodontioides]); Faccenda 2023c:94, 96 (Mo, H?, KEY, Syn. C. d. var. cynodontioides = C. divaricata); Faccenda 2025b:113 (H, confirmed nat. at Pololū lookout); Starr & Starr 2022b/Starr 990508-1 BISH (Mi†, 1999)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Chloris divaricata Kau, Kahuku, Kahuku ranch Rare local patch in dry pasture Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 3615 Hawaii BISH 1950-09-29
2 Chloris divaricata Kaoio Point, Koolaupoko District In ditch along Kamehameha Hwy Common. In ditch along hiway Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 106 Oahu BISH 1966-05-22
3 Chloris divaricata Kahuku Training Area, makai section of Alpha Road. Roadside weed. Associated canopy: Schinus terebinthifolius, Leucaena leucocephala. Understory: Urochloa maxima, mixed roadside weeds. Preserved_Specimen Clumps connected by runners, dozens of plants, naturalized; seedlings present. Inflorescence with geometric arrangement, 4-5 branches. Beachy, J. 476 Oahu BISH 2018-01-31
4 Chloris divaricata Honolulu, Waikahalulu Ln off of School St Sunny area along rd, dry soil. Locally common Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1986 Oahu BISH 2021-06-12
5 Chloris divaricata Pi'ikoi St. and Pensacola St., Honolulu Growing along the sidewalk in a weedy area. Preserved_Specimen Perennial, cespitose, ca. 40-45 cm tall, 10-20 plants observed. Ross, M.C. 1877 Oahu BISH 2023-01-18
6 Chloris divaricata Honolulu, Pauoa Rd, vacinity of Lea St Shaded roadside. Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1822 Oahu BISH 2021-05-15
7 Chloris divaricata Kohala, Pololu lookout. WGS coordinates: Lat. 20.205987, Long. -155.735609 Roadside near lookout, moist-dry, sunny area. Rare, only about 3 plants seen. Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 3252 Hawaii BISH 2024-01-02
8 Chloris divaricata West of Halona Point Southeastern part of island Prosopis pallida scrub Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. 197 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-25
9 Chloris divaricata First cove west of Puu Koae having a small sand beach and a brackish pond at the base of a dry waterfall Sand beach, at the base of a dry waterfall. Other plants included Prosopis, Xanthium, Merremia, Dactyloctenium, Chenopodium album, and Heteropogon contortus. Preserved_Specimen Clarke, G. 394 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
10 Chloris divaricata Kawaewae, 1 mi west of Common in pastures Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 23623 Niihau BISH 1949-03-31
11 Chloris divaricata Koolauloa District Hills above Kahuku Point Not uncommon in exposed areas & sunny roadways in Leucaena thickets. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 3940 Oahu BISH 1988-12-27
12 Chloris divaricata Central valley, Rt 803 c.a. 2 km N of its intersection with Rt. 801 Roadside, sunny, rather moist area Preserved_Specimen A few clumps seen, stoloniferous, one flower seen with two whorls Faccenda, K. 3040 Oahu BISH 2023-02-20
13 Chloris divaricata Rt 450, c.a. 8 km E of 'Ualapu'e Roadside weed in dry, sunny area Preserved_Specimen Common in this area along the compressed soil along the road Faccenda, K. 2953 Molokai BISH 2022-12-29
14 Chloris divaricata Waaiki Gulch on N.E. side of island Grass 2' tall on side of gully dominated by Prosopis pallida, Nicotiana glauca, and Andropogon pertusus Preserved_Specimen Grass 2' tall Cuddihy, L.W. 396 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-24
15 Chloris divaricata Koele Growing in waste area at edge of lawn and unpaved road. Preserved_Specimen Creeping grass. Oppenheimer, H.L. 20710 Lanai BISH 2007-02-05
16 Chloris divaricata Wai'anae, apparently unnamed residential road about 300 m S of the junction between Wai'anae Valley Rd and Haleahi Rd Dry, sunny, roadside Preserved_Specimen Uncommon, stoloniferous Faccenda, K. 2986 Oahu BISH 2023-01-16
17 Chloris divaricata Moaula, between Prospis thicket and Bothriochloa grassland Found in the interface vegetation between Prospis thicket and Bothriochloa grassland Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 78.016 Kahoolawe BISH 1978-11-22
18 Chloris divaricata W Maui, Lahaina District, Alaeloa, N of Kaopala Gulch Growing in lawn. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 110101 Maui BISH 2001-11-01
19 Chloris divaricata Ala Moana Beach Park Urban Park. Growing in the lawn with Axonopus.There were many individuals scattered through the lawn. Preserved_Specimen Perennial cespitose; culms erect, ca., 10 cm. tall; inflorescence branches widely-spreading. Ross, M.C. 1836 Oahu BISH 2022-11-12
20 Chloris divaricata Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii Campus Common weed in lawn Preserved_Specimen Young spikes dull reddish St.John, H. 24832 Oahu BISH 1952-06-01
21 Chloris divaricata Mohopilo, Ulupalakua Dry open pasture in lantana enclosure Preserved_Specimen Common Hosaka, E.Y. 1711 Maui BISH 1937-01-21
22 Chloris divaricata Honolulu, Pauoa Rd near Kaia St Dry, sunny, compacted soil on edge of rd. Local patch, otherwise rare Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1815 Oahu BISH 2021-05-15
23 Chloris divaricata Koloa District, Kalaheo. Yard of house at 3581 Kaloke St Preserved_Specimen Perennial herb in lawn, culms spreading from a central clump, prostrate-creeping, inflorescences purplish-green. Lorence, D.H. 7420 Kauai BISH 1993-08-15
24 Chloris divaricata Lanai City, Ilima Ave. Roadside, sunny, moist. Uncommon in town, rarely seen outside of town. Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 3195 Lanai BISH 2023-06-22
25 Chloris divaricata Behind beach near road to Sacred Falls trail Behind beach. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
26 Chloris divaricata Makena, Uluplakua. Preserved_Specimen Local patch Hosaka, E.Y. 1795 Maui BISH 1937-04-08
27 Chloris divaricata Kalaupapa National Historical Park; Waihanau Preserved_Specimen Glabrous Perennial Hughes, G.D. 1105 Molokai BISH 2004-12-02
28 Chloris divaricata Campsite by LZ-1 Near summit In disturbed soil beneath Kiawe tree Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1963 Kahoolawe BISH 1984-02-16
29 Chloris divaricata Honolulu; Campus of Boys' School nr. Bishop Museum Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1934-09-07
30 Chloris divaricata Top of island Preserved_Specimen Grass, introduced probably from Australia Munro, G.C. Kahoolawe BISH 1924-05-18
31 Chloris divaricata Campus, University of Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 3883 Oahu BISH 1935-11-23
32 Chloris divaricata Honolulu; Kapiolani Park Polo Field Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 31 Oahu BISH 1950-03-12
33 Chloris divaricata University of Hawaii Campus, Behind Farrinton Hall Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 7 Oahu BISH 1966-03-03
34 Chloris divaricata Approximately 400 m SW of intersection of roads to LZ-1 and LZ-3; on S side of road; area recently burned Preserved_Specimen Warren, S. 23 Kahoolawe BISH 1987-04-10
35 Chloris divaricata Honolulu; Punahou School Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 3887 Oahu BISH 1935-11-16
36 Chloris divaricata Approximately 400 m SW of intersection of roads to LZ-1 and LZ-3; on S side of road; area recently burned Preserved_Specimen Warren, S. 22 Kahoolawe BISH 1987-04-10
37 Chloris divaricata Honolulu; grounds of Bishop Museum Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1954-03-30
38 Chloris divaricata Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. Lanai BISH
39 Chloris divaricata Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. Oahu BISH 1931-11-18
40 Chloris divaricata Honolulu; grounds of Bishop Museum Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1954-08-23
41 Chloris divaricata Honolulu; University of Hawaii Grounds Preserved_Specimen Wilder, G.P. Oahu BISH 1931-01-19
42 Chloris divaricata Kapalama Heights Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1934-08-01
43 Chloris divaricata East Maui, Makena Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH 1935-11-18
44 Chloris divaricata Kalaheo, K. Oyama's farm Preserved_Specimen Takahashi, F. Kauai BISH
45 Chloris divaricata Honolulu; University of Hawaii Campus In lawn nr. Dean Hall Lawn grass Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 1242 Oahu BISH 1956-03-18
46 Chloris divaricata Kalaheo, Kiko headquarters P.T.B.G Common Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 612 Kauai BISH 1983-09-29
47 Chloris divaricata Transect Red #1 to Hakioawa Bay, in gully bottom In gulley bottom. Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 78.041 Kahoolawe BISH 1978-11-23
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