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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 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
2 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
3 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
4 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
5 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
10 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
11 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
12 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
13 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
14 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
15 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
16 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
17 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
18 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
19 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
20 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
21 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
22 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
23 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
24 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
25 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
26 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
36 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
37 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
38 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
39 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
51 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
52 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
53 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
54 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
60 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
61 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
66 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
67 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
68 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
69 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
70 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
71 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
72 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
73 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
74 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
75 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
76 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
77 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
78 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
79 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
80 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
81 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
82 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
92 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
93 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
94 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
95 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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
100 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
101 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
102 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
103 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
104 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
105 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
106 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
107 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
108 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
109 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
110 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
111 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
112 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
113 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
114 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
115 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
116 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
117 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
118 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
119 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
120 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
121 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
122 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
123 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
124 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
125 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
126 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
127 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
128 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
129 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
130 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
131 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
132 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
133 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
134 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
135 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
136 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
137 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
138 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
139 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
140 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
141 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
142 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
143 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
144 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
145 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
146 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
147 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
148 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
149 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
150 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
151 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
152 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
153 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
154 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
155 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
156 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
157 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
158 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
159 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
160 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
161 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
162 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
163 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
164 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
165 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
166 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
167 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
168 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
169 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
170 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
171 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
172 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
173 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
174 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
175 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
176 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
177 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
178 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
179 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
180 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
181 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
182 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
183 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
184 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
185 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
186 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
187 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
188 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
189 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
190 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
191 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
192 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
193 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
194 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
195 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
196 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
197 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
198 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
199 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
200 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
201 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
202 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
203 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
204 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
205 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
206 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
207 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
208 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
209 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
210 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
211 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
212 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
213 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
214 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
215 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
216 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
217 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
218 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
219 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
220 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
221 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
222 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
223 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
224 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
225 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
226 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
227 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
228 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
229 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
230 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
231 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
232 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
233 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
234 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
235 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
236 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
237 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
238 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
239 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
240 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
241 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
242 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
243 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
244 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
245 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
246 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
247 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
248 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
249 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
250 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
251 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
252 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
253 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
254 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
255 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
256 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
257 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
258 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
259 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
260 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
261 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
262 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
263 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
264 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
265 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
266 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
267 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
268 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
269 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
270 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
271 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
272 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
273 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
274 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
275 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
276 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
277 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
278 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
279 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
280 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
281 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
282 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
283 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
284 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
285 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
286 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
287 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
288 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
289 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
290 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
291 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
292 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
293 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
294 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
295 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
296 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
297 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
298 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
299 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
300 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
301 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
302 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
303 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
304 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
305 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
306 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
307 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
308 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
309 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
310 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
311 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
312 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
313 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
314 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
315 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
316 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
317 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
318 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
319 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
320 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
321 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
322 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
323 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
324 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
325 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
326 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
327 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
328 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
329 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
330 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
331 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
332 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
333 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
334 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
335 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
336 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
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