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Commelina diffusa

Burm.f. (1768)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Commelinales Family: Commelinaceae Genus: Commelina

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Annual herbs.

Stems: Stems at first erect, later decumbent, rooting at the nodes, up to 4 dm long, glabrous or nearly so.

Roots: Fibrous root system.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate, spiralled. Blades narrowly to broadly lanceolate, 3.5–11 cm long, 0.8–2 cm wide. Apex acute to acuminate. Base rounded to cuneate. Upper surfaces glabrous to sparsely scabrous; lower surfaces glabrous. Margins entire. Veins parallel. Sheaths 1–2 cm long, ciliate on the upper edge (hairs translucent or whitish), otherwise glabrous to sparsely puberulent. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in spathes 1.5–2 cm long, margins not connate at base, gradually tapering to the acute or obtuse apex, peduncles usually exserted from spathe. Flowers bisexual (perfect), hypogeous flowers not present. Calyx of 3 sepals 1 shorter, the lateral 2 sometimes connate. Corolla of 3 petals; petals blue, the upper 2 reniform, the lower one smaller, ca. 6 mm long, saccate. Stamens 3, staminodes 3. Ovary superior, 3-carpellate, 2–3-celled, 2 of the cells with 1–2 ovules, the other sterile or with 1 ovule.

Fruit: Capsules oblong; trigonous; ca. 5 mm; 3-valved; posterior valve with 1 seed; indehiscent; other 2 valves each with 2 seeds; dehiscent. Seeds 5; the surface raised–reticulate.

Ploidy: 2n = 2n = 28; 30; 42; ca.45; 56; 58; 60; 72

Habitat: Often forming a conspicuous part of ground cover in mesic valleys to disturbed mesic and wet forest and other disturbed sites.

Elevation Range: 5–1,220 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Naturalized
Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Water/Ocean

Vegetative Reproduction

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Fl. Indica: 18 (1768)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1379 (Mi, K, O, Mo, L, M, H); Starr & Starr 2008/Chisholm s.n. BISH 116380 (Mi†, 1931)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
2 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
3 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
4 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
5 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
6 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
7 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
8 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
9 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
10 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
11 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
12 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
13 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
14 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
15 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
16 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
17 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
18 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
19 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
20 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
21 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
22 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
23 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
24 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
25 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
26 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
27 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
28 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
29 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
30 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
31 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
32 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
33 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
34 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
35 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
36 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
37 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
38 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
39 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
40 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
41 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
42 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
43 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
44 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
45 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
46 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
47 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
48 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
49 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
50 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
51 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
52 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
53 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
54 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
55 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
56 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
57 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
58 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
59 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
60 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
61 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
62 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
63 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
64 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
65 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
66 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
67 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
68 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
69 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
70 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
71 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
72 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
73 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
74 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
75 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
76 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
77 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
78 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
79 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
80 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
81 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
82 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
83 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
84 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
85 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
86 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
87 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
88 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
89 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
90 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
91 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
92 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
93 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
94 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
95 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
96 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
97 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
98 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
99 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
100 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
101 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
102 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
103 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
104 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
105 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
106 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
107 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
108 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
109 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
110 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
111 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
112 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
113 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
114 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
115 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
116 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
117 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
118 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
119 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
120 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
121 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
122 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
123 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
124 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
125 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
126 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
127 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
128 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
129 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
130 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
131 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
132 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
133 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
134 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
135 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
136 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
137 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
138 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
139 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
140 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
141 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
142 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
143 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
144 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
145 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
146 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
147 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
148 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
149 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
150 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
151 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
152 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
153 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
154 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
155 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
156 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
157 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
158 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
159 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
160 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
161 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
162 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
163 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
164 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
165 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
166 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
167 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
168 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
169 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
170 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
171 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
172 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
173 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
174 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
175 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
176 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
177 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
178 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
179 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
180 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
181 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
182 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
183 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
184 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
185 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
186 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
187 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
188 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
189 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
190 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
191 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
192 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
193 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
194 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
195 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
196 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
197 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
198 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
199 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
200 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
201 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
202 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
203 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
204 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
205 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
206 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
207 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
208 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
209 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
210 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
211 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
212 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
213 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
214 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
215 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
216 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
217 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
218 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
219 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
220 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
221 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
222 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
223 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
224 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
225 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
226 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
227 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
228 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
229 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
230 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
231 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
232 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
233 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
234 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
235 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
236 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
237 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
238 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
239 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
240 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
241 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
242 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
243 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
244 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
245 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
246 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
247 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
248 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
249 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
250 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
251 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
252 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
253 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
254 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
255 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
256 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
257 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
258 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
259 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
260 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
261 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
262 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
263 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
264 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
265 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
266 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
267 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
268 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
269 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
270 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
271 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
272 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
273 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
274 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
275 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
276 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
277 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
278 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
279 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
280 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
281 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
282 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
283 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
284 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
285 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
286 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
287 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
288 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
289 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
290 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
291 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
292 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
293 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
294 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
295 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
296 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
297 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
298 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
299 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
300 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
301 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
302 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
303 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
304 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
305 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
306 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
307 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
308 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
309 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
310 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
311 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
312 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
313 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
314 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
315 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
316 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
317 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
318 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
319 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
320 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
321 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
322 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
323 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
324 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
325 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
326 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
327 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
328 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
329 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
330 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
331 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
332 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
333 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
334 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
335 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
336 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
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