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Centaurium erythraea

Rafn (1800)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Gentianales Family: Gentianaceae Genus: Centaurium

bitter herb, european centaury

Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Biennial herbs (3–)10–50 cm tall.

Stems: Stems usually solitary, occasionally several, branched in the upper part.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Opposite (both rosette leaves and cauline leaves). Rosette leaves obovate to elliptic, 1–5 cm long, 0.8–2 cm wide; cauline leaves much smaller, oblong–elliptic or occasionally elliptic, 0.8–2(–3) cm long, 0.2–0.8(–1.2) cm wide. Apex of rosette leaves usually obtuse; apex of cauline leaves usually acute. Surfaces glabrous. Margins entire. Rosette leaves 3–7-veined; cauline leaves 3-veined. Sessile and sometimes clasping the stem. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers numerous in corymbose cymes, bracts linear to linear-lanceolate. Flowers bisexual (perfect), actinomorphic. Calyx (4)5-lobed, deeply cleft, the lobes linear, margins often scarious, 3–4 mm long. Corolla pink, rarely white, the tube 6–8 mm long; (4)5-lobed, the lobes 3–4 mm long, narrow, apex usually emarginate; nectary disk or distinct nectary glands present, usually surrounding the ovary. Stamens usually exserted, as many as and alternate with the corolla lobes; anthers dithecal, opening by longitudinal slits or rarely by terminal pores, oblong, spirally twisted after dehiscence. Ovary superior, 2-carpellate, 1-celled, placentation parietal, sometimes deeply intruded; ovules usually numerous, anatropous; style terminal, filiform, simple or 2-lobed, deciduous, wet and papillate.

Fruit: Septicidal capsules; cylindrical; ca. 7–8 mm long; 2–valved. Seeds numerous; pale brown; ca.0.2 mm long; the surface reticulate; with oily endosperm.

Ploidy: 2n = 14–20; 40; 42

Habitat: Naturalized in dry to mesic; disturbed sites.

Elevation Range: 10–2,140 m.

Historical Distribution

Accepted Subtaxa (in Hawai'i) (1)

Centaurium erythraea subsp. erythraea

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
Kaho'olawe Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Danm. Holst. Fl. 2: 75 (1800)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Centaurium erythraea Near Palalea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 965 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-27
2 Centaurium erythraea Puu Ohili. Slope of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2173 Maui BISH 1960-04-08
3 Centaurium erythraea Central -western part of the island below Lua Kealialalo Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1' tall of occassional occurrence in open Prosopis pallida scrub growing with Heteropogon contortus. Flowers bright pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 367 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
4 Centaurium erythraea Kahuku - jeep road, 2 miles n.e. of Nene Cabin Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 26777 Hawaii BISH 1971-06-24
5 Centaurium erythraea Makua Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.L.H. 901 Oahu BISH 1963-04-23
6 Centaurium erythraea Kau District, Keauhou Ranch OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 7/15/2007
7 Centaurium erythraea Puhielelu Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 590 Lanai BISH 1916-06-01
8 Centaurium erythraea unknown Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. BISH
9 Centaurium erythraea unknown Preserved_Specimen Cooke, C.M. BISH
10 Centaurium erythraea Above Waikii Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. 687 Hawaii BISH 1935-08-06
11 Centaurium erythraea Kaohai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 347 Lanai BISH 1928-06-09
12 Centaurium erythraea Slopes of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2173 Maui BISH 1920-04-08
13 Centaurium erythraea Kau desert Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12588 Hawaii BISH 1915-07-01
14 Centaurium erythraea Kaohai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 944 Lanai BISH 1930-01-01
15 Centaurium erythraea unknown Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. BISH
16 Centaurium erythraea Koko Head, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Wilder, G.P. Oahu BISH 1931-01-01
17 Centaurium erythraea Kona, Kealakekua, Papaloa, Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Hawaii BISH 1957-01-24
18 Centaurium erythraea Mokuleia, slopes of Koola Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1912-04-26
19 Centaurium erythraea Waianae Mts., Puu Hapapa, in small valley north of main ridge leading to summit Preserved_Specimen Storey, W.B. Oahu BISH 1933-07-30
20 Centaurium erythraea Honolulu, Bishop Museum, lawn in rear Preserved_Specimen Suehiro, A. Oahu BISH 1933-01-10
21 Centaurium erythraea Nanakuli. Between north and S ridges Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1946-01-19
22 Centaurium erythraea Awaawapuhi Valley Preserved_Specimen Davis, J. Kauai BISH 1984-07-17
23 Centaurium erythraea Kolekole Pass, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Oahu BISH 1915-01-01
24 Centaurium erythraea Pupukea. At site of road on edge of forest Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.L.H. Oahu BISH 1966-01-05
25 Centaurium erythraea Slopes of Mauna Loa Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12574 Hawaii BISH 1915-07-01
26 Centaurium erythraea Haleiwa, Oahu. T. Hawaii. Arid coastal plain Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 11066 Oahu BISH 1923-05-31
27 Centaurium erythraea Puuwaawaa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 52 Hawaii BISH 1911-06-08
28 Centaurium erythraea Kealia Trail Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 245 Oahu BISH 1982-03-25
29 Centaurium erythraea Slopes of Haleakala, near Ul????ola, East Maui Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 180 Maui BISH 1910-07-01
30 Centaurium erythraea Summit of bare ridge, Waiane Mts. Near Puu Kaua Preserved_Specimen Gillespie, J.W. 1057 Oahu BISH 1927-07-06
31 Centaurium erythraea East Maui; Crater floor of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2804 Maui BISH 1938-08-04
32 Centaurium erythraea [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; O`ahu; Hawai`i; Honolulu] Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5629 Oahu BISH 1920-01-31
33 Centaurium erythraea Kipuka Nene Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 2989 Hawaii BISH 1959-06-26
34 Centaurium erythraea Humuula, above, in field, Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. 740 Hawaii BISH 1935-08-08
35 Centaurium erythraea Located on the Mauna Loa Strip abt 7.5 miles toward summit from intersection with Kona-Hilo Highway; abt 1 mile past the 5,000 ft. elevation sight, and 1 mile before the relatively recent aa flow with rain gauge Plant about 5 meter east of road. (plot 23) Montane Styphelia shrub community (mountain parkland formation) at altitude of 1585 meters. Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 50 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-12
36 Centaurium erythraea Hilina Pali (Escarpment) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Pahoehoe lava on s-end of Kau desert 2 mi from end of Hilina Pali Rd cliffs and path steep, arid, grassy, badly disturbed, se-facing basalt cliffs and scree-slopes of volcanic ash and boulders, with rare trees of Metrosideros collina. 1000-2300 ft. 25-35 rain/ year. Preserved_Specimen fls. deep rose Iltis, H.H. 127 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-22
37 Centaurium erythraea North Hilo District. Along saddle road By roadside, on lava rock in open area Preserved_Specimen 1/3m high. Flowers rose coloured. Herat, T. 749 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-22
38 Centaurium erythraea North Kona District. Kaupulehu Preserve at mile 28 along Hawaii Belt Road 10 mi east of Kailua Kona; dry forest over a'a lava flow with Diospyros sandwicensis dominant, also Colubrina oppositifolia, Santalum paniculatum, Nototrichium Preserved_Specimen Annual herb 25-45 cm tall, stem angled, pale green, glossy, leaves glossy med. green above, paler beneath. Corolla pink. Localized, naturalized, a few plants established in planting holes for native trees. Lorence, D.H. 7989 Hawaii BISH 1997-05-15
39 Centaurium erythraea East of Kilauea Iki, Hawaii, Ti Hawaii Dry region; naturalized. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9655 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-16
40 Centaurium erythraea Pauohi, Kealakekua, S. Kona Found in pasture Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. Hawaii BISH 1983-01-01
41 Centaurium erythraea Haleakala Crater, Oili Puu, weed in grass Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 21217 Maui BISH 1945-08-28
42 Centaurium erythraea Hamakua district Scrub Myoporum-Sophora forest on south slopes of Puu Ahumoa. Preserved_Specimen Herb to 15 cm ht. Rare, in exposed areas. Nagata, K.M. 2438 Hawaii BISH 1982-04-06
43 Centaurium erythraea Next main drainage on Mauna Kea NW of Pohakuloa Gulch, Pohakuloa Military Camp; open Myoporum-Sophora woodland with numerous exotic grasses and herbs Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4679 Hawaii BISH 1982-11-17
44 Centaurium erythraea Puu Laau growing near the hunter's cabin Preserved_Specimen Weed Herbst, D.R. 5200 Hawaii BISH 1975-01-18
45 Centaurium erythraea North of Puu Pane, Oahu. T. Hawaii Naturalized on dry grassy plateau accessible to cattle. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9654 Oahu BISH 1932-06-11
46 Centaurium erythraea Kona, Keauhou No.1 saddle between Hualalai and Mauna Kea, in open ohia and mamane grassland Preserved_Specimen Christ, J.H. Hawaii BISH 1958-05-15
47 Centaurium erythraea Kalaupapa; trail, switchback 3 weedy Preserved_Specimen herb Wysong, M.L. 794 Molokai BISH 2005-08-13
48 Centaurium erythraea Hauula, Oahu, T. Hawaii Pasture - not near sea. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9657 Oahu BISH 1923-07-10
49 Centaurium erythraea Kaawa - Kamokunui Ridge, Mokuleia, Oahu In association with Psidium - Lantana. Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7001 Oahu BISH 1934-07-11
50 Centaurium erythraea Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park boundary Scattered in grassland dominated by Sporobolus africanus and Anthoxanthum odoratum. Preserved_Specimen Small herb. Flowers pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 578 Hawaii BISH 1980-09-24
51 Centaurium erythraea Kau district Along the trail from Hilina Pali Shelter towards Kipuka Pepeious [?]. Preserved_Specimen Herb ca. 1/3 m tall. Flowers w/ purple corolla. Common. Herat, T. 799 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-27
52 Centaurium erythraea Jeep road below Puu Kolekole In road through remnant dryland sclerophyll scrub area. Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5449 Molokai BISH 1984-07-18
53 Centaurium erythraea Mauna Kea (Puu Manao) In mamane-naio forest. Preserved_Specimen Engilis Jr., A. 32 Hawaii BISH 1987-08-19
54 Centaurium erythraea Drive to end of Hilina Pali Rd and walk about 200 meters west of rainshelter Plant was in a grassland just west of Pahoehoe lava flow, and north of large trailside Metrosideros tree (plot 2) Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 280 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-03
55 Centaurium erythraea Moomomi Beach Raised sandstone/sand. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Molokai BISH 1982-05-17
56 Centaurium erythraea Kui Pt, the central point above Haupu Bay, windward side of island, grassy slopes Paspalum and scattered Psidium, native species primarily along cliffs; area heavily grazed by goats. Growing with grasses on rocks near cliff edge. Preserved_Specimen Corolla pink. Wagner, W.L. 5722 Molokai BISH 1987-07-31
57 Centaurium erythraea Makaha Valley; 3 miles down Makaha ridge road In rocks along dry stream bed in full sun. Also on exposed rock areas on valley sides. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Corolla dark pink. Flynn, T.W. 1820 Kauai BISH 1986-07-15
58 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, Makawao District disturbed grasslands near Kahului Airport, toward Kanaha Beach Park. Preserved_Specimen Corolla pink. Wagner, W.L. 5785 Maui BISH 1988-03-03
59 Centaurium erythraea Waimea District: Puu Ka Pele Forest Reserve on W. side of Waimea Canyon, 11.3 miles N. of Waimea, just E. of Highway 550 Moist, open gulley; steep slopes and open grassy areas with remnants of dry mixed mesophytic forest of Acacia koa, Metrosideros, and Myrsine. Occasional locally. Preserved_Specimen Annual herb; corolla deep pink. Lorence, D.H. 5250 Kauai BISH 1987-05-21
60 Centaurium erythraea Summit of Puu Kanehoa, Waianae Mts. Dry crest with grasses Stachytarpheta and scrub Metrosideros. Preserved_Specimen Herb to 15' in ht. Flowers pink. Nagata, K.M. 1163 Oahu BISH 1973-06-24
61 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, above Olinda grassy slopes Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10336 Maui BISH 1930-02-13
62 Centaurium erythraea Kealakekua, Greenwell Ranch in wooded Acaera pasture common. Flwrs pink, corrolla loves rotate Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 23979 Hawaii BISH 1949-12-31
63 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, floor of Haleakala Crater, from area 2 miles W of Paliku Cabins and from 1 mi E of Holua Cabin floor of Haleakala Crater; Preserved_Specimen petals rose pink, with yellow stamens and throat; with Holcus, Oenothera stricta, Plantago etc. Henrickson, J.S. 3925 Maui BISH 1969-07-20
64 Centaurium erythraea Molokai Project - Transect 3, north-west section, east Kamiloloa Uncommon in study site. Open-mixed scrub on ridge. Preserved_Specimen Herb; flowers pink. Char, W.P. 82.035 Molokai BISH 1982-11-27
65 Centaurium erythraea 7 miles west of Volcano House, Kilauea, Hawaii, T.Hawaii Arid plain Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3235 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-21
66 Centaurium erythraea District of S. Kohala; Saddle Rd. (Hwy200) at mile marker 43 Growing along roadside with Helichrysum and Wahlenbergia Preserved_Specimen Annual herb with dark pink flowers Flynn, T.W. 2289 Hawaii BISH 1987-08-07
67 Centaurium erythraea Overlooking Nualolo Valley, Nualolo Cliff Trail, campsite area for Sierra Club trail crew Uncommon. Only seen along this area of trail. Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Kauai BISH 1987-06-18
68 Centaurium erythraea Kuaokala Roadside weed in mowed grass. Preserved_Specimen Flws pale violet. Takeuchi, W.N. 3818 Oahu BISH 1988-03-26
69 Centaurium erythraea Kona, mauka of Papaloa, headquarters of Kealakekua Ranch with scrubby ohia and mamane Preserved_Specimen Christ, J.H. Hawaii BISH 1958-11-23
70 Centaurium erythraea Glenwood, Hawaii, T. Hawaii Pasture Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3234 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-20
71 Centaurium erythraea Kona District, land of Keauhou above Kahaluu Forest Reserve growing near jeep road in open, flat pasture about 9.7 miles above lower forestry gate. Preserved_Specimen common erect herb with deep pink flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5422 Hawaii BISH 1975-07-16
72 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, Hana District. Nuu AHU, Tr 23(25/26), Haleakala Natl. Park, on ridge E of Haleakala Crater Dry native shrub with mixed grass community Preserved_Specimen Flower purple-pink. Growing on basalt rock outcrops & cinder Higashino, P.K. 9009 Maui BISH 1980-05-26
73 Centaurium erythraea Puuwaawaa; remnant dryland forest on transect T18 Preserved_Specimen understory herb on patches of bare a'a, common Takeuchi, W.N. 5789 Hawaii BISH 1989-05-01
74 Centaurium erythraea Drive to end of Hilina Pali Rd. and plant was on the Hilina Pali Switchback trail Very open Metrosideros- Diospyros forest Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 259 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-02
75 Centaurium erythraea Parker Ranch, Pokanaka pasture pasture Preserved_Specimen flower - pink Ewart III, G.R. 248 Hawaii BISH 1932-05-26
76 Centaurium erythraea Drive to end of Hilina Pali Rd and plant was on Hilina Pali Switchback trail Very open Metrosideros-Diospyros forest Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 952 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-22
77 Centaurium erythraea Central -western part of the island below Lua Kealialalo Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1' tall of occassional occurrence in open Prosopis pallida scrub growing with Heteropogon contortus. Flowers bright pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 367 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
78 Centaurium erythraea Lua Kealialalo, below, Central -W part of the island Preserved_Specimen Occassional herb about 1' tall growing with Heteropogon contortus, Chloris virgata and Cenchrus ciliaris in open Prosopis pallida scrub. Flowers bright pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 369 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
79 Centaurium erythraea Kahuku Ahupuaa, SE slope of Mauna Loa, NPS lands above Kau Forest ca 7.7 km NE of Kau Forest/NPS boundary above Kipukanene. Transect 4, Station 3. Dry native shrub community with scattered ohia and other native trees. Preserved_Specimen van Riper III, C. 624 Hawaii BISH 1976-05-25
80 Centaurium erythraea Kuaokala, roadside weed in mowed grass Preserved_Specimen Flowers pale violet. Takeuchi, W.N. 3818 Oahu BISH 1988-03-26
81 Centaurium erythraea Waianae Mts., Puu Hapapa, in small valley north of main ridge leading to summit OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 7/15/2007
82 Centaurium erythraea Kawailoa. Paalaa Uka Pupukea Rd. North of Kawainui Stream. Fairly common on dry roadside Introduced. Preserved_Specimen Mäkinen, L. 66427 Oahu BISH 1966-11-27
83 Centaurium erythraea Waianae Range, Honouliulil, Puu Kanehoa, weed on dry ridge Preserved_Specimen Flowers pink. Webster, G.L. 1639 Oahu BISH 1948-06-13
84 Centaurium erythraea S. Kona, Kipuka Joe, A.L. Greenwell Ranch Preserved_Specimen Fl. white, rare Greenwell, A.B.H. 19253 Hawaii BISH 1948-10-15
85 Centaurium erythraea Koolau Range, Poamoho, among staghorn ferns OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 7/15/2007
86 Centaurium erythraea Puhielelu Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 590 Lanai BISH 1928-06-16
87 Centaurium erythraea Nuuanu Pali, east ascent from lookout, Lanitruli Ridge Preserved_Specimen Pink fls. Stone, B.C. 2744 Oahu BISH 1959-05-03
88 Centaurium erythraea Along Schofield-Waikane Trail, leeward of Koolau Ridge. Abundant along roadside Preserved_Specimen Hypanthium green; corolla lobes pink, white at base; filaments white, anthers yellow; ovary green, stigmas yellowish. Crosby, M.R. 1591 Oahu BISH 1964-06-30
89 Centaurium erythraea Pohakuloa Military Rervation Pohakuloa gulch, behind Bradshaw airfield. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 5145 Hawaii BISH 1977-01-05
90 Centaurium erythraea Northwest extremity of Lanai Amidst weeds near elfin forest at NW tip of Lanai Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 883 Lanai BISH 1955-07-04
91 Centaurium erythraea Bird Park (Kipuka Puaulu) Preserved_Specimen Morley, H. 107 Hawaii BISH 1934-08-11
92 Centaurium erythraea Kipuka Joe, A.L. Greenwell Ranch, Kealakekua, Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Common weed in upper pastures. Fl. pink Greenwell, A.B.H. 19253 Hawaii BISH 1948-10-15
93 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, West Kaupo Gap dry ridge; All naturalized species, natives only in gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5659 Maui BISH 1986-07-11
94 Centaurium erythraea Kaena Point. On open grassy spots, between Scaevola on dense vegetation Preserved_Specimen Herb up to 40 cm, much branched at top. Leaves light green. Flower pink. van Royen, P. 10235 Oahu BISH 1968-06-03
95 Centaurium erythraea Pohakea Trail Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 397 Oahu BISH 1982-05-27
96 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 542 Maui BISH 1909-08-01
97 Centaurium erythraea Koolau Range, Poamoho, among staghorn ferns Preserved_Specimen Plant 2 ft. height. Rockafellow, R. Oahu BISH 1956-07-08
98 Centaurium erythraea Near Palalea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 965 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-27
99 Centaurium erythraea Puu Ohili. Slope of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2173 Maui BISH 1960-04-08
100 Centaurium erythraea Central -western part of the island below Lua Kealialalo Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1' tall of occassional occurrence in open Prosopis pallida scrub growing with Heteropogon contortus. Flowers bright pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 367 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
101 Centaurium erythraea Kahuku - jeep road, 2 miles n.e. of Nene Cabin Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 26777 Hawaii BISH 1971-06-24
102 Centaurium erythraea Makua Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.L.H. 901 Oahu BISH 1963-04-23
103 Centaurium erythraea Kau District, Keauhou Ranch OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 7/15/2007
104 Centaurium erythraea Puhielelu Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 590 Lanai BISH 1916-06-01
105 Centaurium erythraea unknown Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. BISH
106 Centaurium erythraea unknown Preserved_Specimen Cooke, C.M. BISH
107 Centaurium erythraea Above Waikii Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. 687 Hawaii BISH 1935-08-06
108 Centaurium erythraea Kaohai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 347 Lanai BISH 1928-06-09
109 Centaurium erythraea Slopes of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2173 Maui BISH 1920-04-08
110 Centaurium erythraea Kau desert Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12588 Hawaii BISH 1915-07-01
111 Centaurium erythraea Kaohai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 944 Lanai BISH 1930-01-01
112 Centaurium erythraea unknown Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. BISH
113 Centaurium erythraea Koko Head, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Wilder, G.P. Oahu BISH 1931-01-01
114 Centaurium erythraea Kona, Kealakekua, Papaloa, Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Hawaii BISH 1957-01-24
115 Centaurium erythraea Mokuleia, slopes of Koola Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1912-04-26
116 Centaurium erythraea Waianae Mts., Puu Hapapa, in small valley north of main ridge leading to summit Preserved_Specimen Storey, W.B. Oahu BISH 1933-07-30
117 Centaurium erythraea Honolulu, Bishop Museum, lawn in rear Preserved_Specimen Suehiro, A. Oahu BISH 1933-01-10
118 Centaurium erythraea Nanakuli. Between north and S ridges Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1946-01-19
119 Centaurium erythraea Awaawapuhi Valley Preserved_Specimen Davis, J. Kauai BISH 1984-07-17
120 Centaurium erythraea Kolekole Pass, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Oahu BISH 1915-01-01
121 Centaurium erythraea Pupukea. At site of road on edge of forest Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.L.H. Oahu BISH 1966-01-05
122 Centaurium erythraea Slopes of Mauna Loa Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12574 Hawaii BISH 1915-07-01
123 Centaurium erythraea Haleiwa, Oahu. T. Hawaii. Arid coastal plain Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 11066 Oahu BISH 1923-05-31
124 Centaurium erythraea Puuwaawaa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 52 Hawaii BISH 1911-06-08
125 Centaurium erythraea Kealia Trail Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 245 Oahu BISH 1982-03-25
126 Centaurium erythraea Slopes of Haleakala, near Ul????ola, East Maui Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 180 Maui BISH 1910-07-01
127 Centaurium erythraea Summit of bare ridge, Waiane Mts. Near Puu Kaua Preserved_Specimen Gillespie, J.W. 1057 Oahu BISH 1927-07-06
128 Centaurium erythraea East Maui; Crater floor of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2804 Maui BISH 1938-08-04
129 Centaurium erythraea [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; O`ahu; Hawai`i; Honolulu] Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5629 Oahu BISH 1920-01-31
130 Centaurium erythraea Kipuka Nene Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 2989 Hawaii BISH 1959-06-26
131 Centaurium erythraea Humuula, above, in field, Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. 740 Hawaii BISH 1935-08-08
132 Centaurium erythraea Located on the Mauna Loa Strip abt 7.5 miles toward summit from intersection with Kona-Hilo Highway; abt 1 mile past the 5,000 ft. elevation sight, and 1 mile before the relatively recent aa flow with rain gauge Plant about 5 meter east of road. (plot 23) Montane Styphelia shrub community (mountain parkland formation) at altitude of 1585 meters. Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 50 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-12
133 Centaurium erythraea Hilina Pali (Escarpment) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Pahoehoe lava on s-end of Kau desert 2 mi from end of Hilina Pali Rd cliffs and path steep, arid, grassy, badly disturbed, se-facing basalt cliffs and scree-slopes of volcanic ash and boulders, with rare trees of Metrosideros collina. 1000-2300 ft. 25-35 rain/ year. Preserved_Specimen fls. deep rose Iltis, H.H. 127 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-22
134 Centaurium erythraea North Hilo District. Along saddle road By roadside, on lava rock in open area Preserved_Specimen 1/3m high. Flowers rose coloured. Herat, T. 749 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-22
135 Centaurium erythraea North Kona District. Kaupulehu Preserve at mile 28 along Hawaii Belt Road 10 mi east of Kailua Kona; dry forest over a'a lava flow with Diospyros sandwicensis dominant, also Colubrina oppositifolia, Santalum paniculatum, Nototrichium Preserved_Specimen Annual herb 25-45 cm tall, stem angled, pale green, glossy, leaves glossy med. green above, paler beneath. Corolla pink. Localized, naturalized, a few plants established in planting holes for native trees. Lorence, D.H. 7989 Hawaii BISH 1997-05-15
136 Centaurium erythraea East of Kilauea Iki, Hawaii, Ti Hawaii Dry region; naturalized. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9655 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-16
137 Centaurium erythraea Pauohi, Kealakekua, S. Kona Found in pasture Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. Hawaii BISH 1983-01-01
138 Centaurium erythraea Haleakala Crater, Oili Puu, weed in grass Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 21217 Maui BISH 1945-08-28
139 Centaurium erythraea Hamakua district Scrub Myoporum-Sophora forest on south slopes of Puu Ahumoa. Preserved_Specimen Herb to 15 cm ht. Rare, in exposed areas. Nagata, K.M. 2438 Hawaii BISH 1982-04-06
140 Centaurium erythraea Next main drainage on Mauna Kea NW of Pohakuloa Gulch, Pohakuloa Military Camp; open Myoporum-Sophora woodland with numerous exotic grasses and herbs Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4679 Hawaii BISH 1982-11-17
141 Centaurium erythraea Puu Laau growing near the hunter's cabin Preserved_Specimen Weed Herbst, D.R. 5200 Hawaii BISH 1975-01-18
142 Centaurium erythraea North of Puu Pane, Oahu. T. Hawaii Naturalized on dry grassy plateau accessible to cattle. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9654 Oahu BISH 1932-06-11
143 Centaurium erythraea Kona, Keauhou No.1 saddle between Hualalai and Mauna Kea, in open ohia and mamane grassland Preserved_Specimen Christ, J.H. Hawaii BISH 1958-05-15
144 Centaurium erythraea Kalaupapa; trail, switchback 3 weedy Preserved_Specimen herb Wysong, M.L. 794 Molokai BISH 2005-08-13
145 Centaurium erythraea Hauula, Oahu, T. Hawaii Pasture - not near sea. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9657 Oahu BISH 1923-07-10
146 Centaurium erythraea Kaawa - Kamokunui Ridge, Mokuleia, Oahu In association with Psidium - Lantana. Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7001 Oahu BISH 1934-07-11
147 Centaurium erythraea Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park boundary Scattered in grassland dominated by Sporobolus africanus and Anthoxanthum odoratum. Preserved_Specimen Small herb. Flowers pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 578 Hawaii BISH 1980-09-24
148 Centaurium erythraea Kau district Along the trail from Hilina Pali Shelter towards Kipuka Pepeious [?]. Preserved_Specimen Herb ca. 1/3 m tall. Flowers w/ purple corolla. Common. Herat, T. 799 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-27
149 Centaurium erythraea Jeep road below Puu Kolekole In road through remnant dryland sclerophyll scrub area. Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5449 Molokai BISH 1984-07-18
150 Centaurium erythraea Mauna Kea (Puu Manao) In mamane-naio forest. Preserved_Specimen Engilis Jr., A. 32 Hawaii BISH 1987-08-19
151 Centaurium erythraea Drive to end of Hilina Pali Rd and walk about 200 meters west of rainshelter Plant was in a grassland just west of Pahoehoe lava flow, and north of large trailside Metrosideros tree (plot 2) Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 280 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-03
152 Centaurium erythraea Moomomi Beach Raised sandstone/sand. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Molokai BISH 1982-05-17
153 Centaurium erythraea Kui Pt, the central point above Haupu Bay, windward side of island, grassy slopes Paspalum and scattered Psidium, native species primarily along cliffs; area heavily grazed by goats. Growing with grasses on rocks near cliff edge. Preserved_Specimen Corolla pink. Wagner, W.L. 5722 Molokai BISH 1987-07-31
154 Centaurium erythraea Makaha Valley; 3 miles down Makaha ridge road In rocks along dry stream bed in full sun. Also on exposed rock areas on valley sides. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Corolla dark pink. Flynn, T.W. 1820 Kauai BISH 1986-07-15
155 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, Makawao District disturbed grasslands near Kahului Airport, toward Kanaha Beach Park. Preserved_Specimen Corolla pink. Wagner, W.L. 5785 Maui BISH 1988-03-03
156 Centaurium erythraea Waimea District: Puu Ka Pele Forest Reserve on W. side of Waimea Canyon, 11.3 miles N. of Waimea, just E. of Highway 550 Moist, open gulley; steep slopes and open grassy areas with remnants of dry mixed mesophytic forest of Acacia koa, Metrosideros, and Myrsine. Occasional locally. Preserved_Specimen Annual herb; corolla deep pink. Lorence, D.H. 5250 Kauai BISH 1987-05-21
157 Centaurium erythraea Summit of Puu Kanehoa, Waianae Mts. Dry crest with grasses Stachytarpheta and scrub Metrosideros. Preserved_Specimen Herb to 15' in ht. Flowers pink. Nagata, K.M. 1163 Oahu BISH 1973-06-24
158 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, above Olinda grassy slopes Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10336 Maui BISH 1930-02-13
159 Centaurium erythraea Kealakekua, Greenwell Ranch in wooded Acaera pasture common. Flwrs pink, corrolla loves rotate Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 23979 Hawaii BISH 1949-12-31
160 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, floor of Haleakala Crater, from area 2 miles W of Paliku Cabins and from 1 mi E of Holua Cabin floor of Haleakala Crater; Preserved_Specimen petals rose pink, with yellow stamens and throat; with Holcus, Oenothera stricta, Plantago etc. Henrickson, J.S. 3925 Maui BISH 1969-07-20
161 Centaurium erythraea Molokai Project - Transect 3, north-west section, east Kamiloloa Uncommon in study site. Open-mixed scrub on ridge. Preserved_Specimen Herb; flowers pink. Char, W.P. 82.035 Molokai BISH 1982-11-27
162 Centaurium erythraea 7 miles west of Volcano House, Kilauea, Hawaii, T.Hawaii Arid plain Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3235 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-21
163 Centaurium erythraea District of S. Kohala; Saddle Rd. (Hwy200) at mile marker 43 Growing along roadside with Helichrysum and Wahlenbergia Preserved_Specimen Annual herb with dark pink flowers Flynn, T.W. 2289 Hawaii BISH 1987-08-07
164 Centaurium erythraea Overlooking Nualolo Valley, Nualolo Cliff Trail, campsite area for Sierra Club trail crew Uncommon. Only seen along this area of trail. Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Kauai BISH 1987-06-18
165 Centaurium erythraea Kuaokala Roadside weed in mowed grass. Preserved_Specimen Flws pale violet. Takeuchi, W.N. 3818 Oahu BISH 1988-03-26
166 Centaurium erythraea Kona, mauka of Papaloa, headquarters of Kealakekua Ranch with scrubby ohia and mamane Preserved_Specimen Christ, J.H. Hawaii BISH 1958-11-23
167 Centaurium erythraea Glenwood, Hawaii, T. Hawaii Pasture Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3234 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-20
168 Centaurium erythraea Kona District, land of Keauhou above Kahaluu Forest Reserve growing near jeep road in open, flat pasture about 9.7 miles above lower forestry gate. Preserved_Specimen common erect herb with deep pink flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5422 Hawaii BISH 1975-07-16
169 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, Hana District. Nuu AHU, Tr 23(25/26), Haleakala Natl. Park, on ridge E of Haleakala Crater Dry native shrub with mixed grass community Preserved_Specimen Flower purple-pink. Growing on basalt rock outcrops & cinder Higashino, P.K. 9009 Maui BISH 1980-05-26
170 Centaurium erythraea Puuwaawaa; remnant dryland forest on transect T18 Preserved_Specimen understory herb on patches of bare a'a, common Takeuchi, W.N. 5789 Hawaii BISH 1989-05-01
171 Centaurium erythraea Drive to end of Hilina Pali Rd. and plant was on the Hilina Pali Switchback trail Very open Metrosideros- Diospyros forest Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 259 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-02
172 Centaurium erythraea Parker Ranch, Pokanaka pasture pasture Preserved_Specimen flower - pink Ewart III, G.R. 248 Hawaii BISH 1932-05-26
173 Centaurium erythraea Drive to end of Hilina Pali Rd and plant was on Hilina Pali Switchback trail Very open Metrosideros-Diospyros forest Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 952 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-22
174 Centaurium erythraea Central -western part of the island below Lua Kealialalo Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1' tall of occassional occurrence in open Prosopis pallida scrub growing with Heteropogon contortus. Flowers bright pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 367 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
175 Centaurium erythraea Lua Kealialalo, below, Central -W part of the island Preserved_Specimen Occassional herb about 1' tall growing with Heteropogon contortus, Chloris virgata and Cenchrus ciliaris in open Prosopis pallida scrub. Flowers bright pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 369 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
176 Centaurium erythraea Kahuku Ahupuaa, SE slope of Mauna Loa, NPS lands above Kau Forest ca 7.7 km NE of Kau Forest/NPS boundary above Kipukanene. Transect 4, Station 3. Dry native shrub community with scattered ohia and other native trees. Preserved_Specimen van Riper III, C. 624 Hawaii BISH 1976-05-25
177 Centaurium erythraea Kuaokala, roadside weed in mowed grass Preserved_Specimen Flowers pale violet. Takeuchi, W.N. 3818 Oahu BISH 1988-03-26
178 Centaurium erythraea Waianae Mts., Puu Hapapa, in small valley north of main ridge leading to summit OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 7/15/2007
179 Centaurium erythraea Kawailoa. Paalaa Uka Pupukea Rd. North of Kawainui Stream. Fairly common on dry roadside Introduced. Preserved_Specimen Mäkinen, L. 66427 Oahu BISH 1966-11-27
180 Centaurium erythraea Waianae Range, Honouliulil, Puu Kanehoa, weed on dry ridge Preserved_Specimen Flowers pink. Webster, G.L. 1639 Oahu BISH 1948-06-13
181 Centaurium erythraea S. Kona, Kipuka Joe, A.L. Greenwell Ranch Preserved_Specimen Fl. white, rare Greenwell, A.B.H. 19253 Hawaii BISH 1948-10-15
182 Centaurium erythraea Koolau Range, Poamoho, among staghorn ferns OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 7/15/2007
183 Centaurium erythraea Puhielelu Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 590 Lanai BISH 1928-06-16
184 Centaurium erythraea Nuuanu Pali, east ascent from lookout, Lanitruli Ridge Preserved_Specimen Pink fls. Stone, B.C. 2744 Oahu BISH 1959-05-03
185 Centaurium erythraea Along Schofield-Waikane Trail, leeward of Koolau Ridge. Abundant along roadside Preserved_Specimen Hypanthium green; corolla lobes pink, white at base; filaments white, anthers yellow; ovary green, stigmas yellowish. Crosby, M.R. 1591 Oahu BISH 1964-06-30
186 Centaurium erythraea Pohakuloa Military Rervation Pohakuloa gulch, behind Bradshaw airfield. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 5145 Hawaii BISH 1977-01-05
187 Centaurium erythraea Northwest extremity of Lanai Amidst weeds near elfin forest at NW tip of Lanai Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 883 Lanai BISH 1955-07-04
188 Centaurium erythraea Bird Park (Kipuka Puaulu) Preserved_Specimen Morley, H. 107 Hawaii BISH 1934-08-11
189 Centaurium erythraea Kipuka Joe, A.L. Greenwell Ranch, Kealakekua, Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Common weed in upper pastures. Fl. pink Greenwell, A.B.H. 19253 Hawaii BISH 1948-10-15
190 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, West Kaupo Gap dry ridge; All naturalized species, natives only in gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5659 Maui BISH 1986-07-11
191 Centaurium erythraea Kaena Point. On open grassy spots, between Scaevola on dense vegetation Preserved_Specimen Herb up to 40 cm, much branched at top. Leaves light green. Flower pink. van Royen, P. 10235 Oahu BISH 1968-06-03
192 Centaurium erythraea Pohakea Trail Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 397 Oahu BISH 1982-05-27
193 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 542 Maui BISH 1909-08-01
194 Centaurium erythraea Koolau Range, Poamoho, among staghorn ferns Preserved_Specimen Plant 2 ft. height. Rockafellow, R. Oahu BISH 1956-07-08
195 Centaurium erythraea Near Palalea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 965 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-27
196 Centaurium erythraea Puu Ohili. Slope of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2173 Maui BISH 1960-04-08
197 Centaurium erythraea Central -western part of the island below Lua Kealialalo Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1' tall of occassional occurrence in open Prosopis pallida scrub growing with Heteropogon contortus. Flowers bright pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 367 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
198 Centaurium erythraea Kahuku - jeep road, 2 miles n.e. of Nene Cabin Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 26777 Hawaii BISH 1971-06-24
199 Centaurium erythraea Makua Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.L.H. 901 Oahu BISH 1963-04-23
200 Centaurium erythraea Kau District, Keauhou Ranch OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 7/15/2007
201 Centaurium erythraea Puhielelu Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 590 Lanai BISH 1916-06-01
202 Centaurium erythraea unknown Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. BISH
203 Centaurium erythraea unknown Preserved_Specimen Cooke, C.M. BISH
204 Centaurium erythraea Above Waikii Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. 687 Hawaii BISH 1935-08-06
205 Centaurium erythraea Kaohai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 347 Lanai BISH 1928-06-09
206 Centaurium erythraea Slopes of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2173 Maui BISH 1920-04-08
207 Centaurium erythraea Kau desert Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12588 Hawaii BISH 1915-07-01
208 Centaurium erythraea Kaohai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 944 Lanai BISH 1930-01-01
209 Centaurium erythraea unknown Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. BISH
210 Centaurium erythraea Koko Head, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Wilder, G.P. Oahu BISH 1931-01-01
211 Centaurium erythraea Kona, Kealakekua, Papaloa, Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Hawaii BISH 1957-01-24
212 Centaurium erythraea Mokuleia, slopes of Koola Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1912-04-26
213 Centaurium erythraea Waianae Mts., Puu Hapapa, in small valley north of main ridge leading to summit Preserved_Specimen Storey, W.B. Oahu BISH 1933-07-30
214 Centaurium erythraea Honolulu, Bishop Museum, lawn in rear Preserved_Specimen Suehiro, A. Oahu BISH 1933-01-10
215 Centaurium erythraea Nanakuli. Between north and S ridges Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1946-01-19
216 Centaurium erythraea Awaawapuhi Valley Preserved_Specimen Davis, J. Kauai BISH 1984-07-17
217 Centaurium erythraea Kolekole Pass, Oahu Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Oahu BISH 1915-01-01
218 Centaurium erythraea Pupukea. At site of road on edge of forest Preserved_Specimen Krauss, N.L.H. Oahu BISH 1966-01-05
219 Centaurium erythraea Slopes of Mauna Loa Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12574 Hawaii BISH 1915-07-01
220 Centaurium erythraea Haleiwa, Oahu. T. Hawaii. Arid coastal plain Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 11066 Oahu BISH 1923-05-31
221 Centaurium erythraea Puuwaawaa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 52 Hawaii BISH 1911-06-08
222 Centaurium erythraea Kealia Trail Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 245 Oahu BISH 1982-03-25
223 Centaurium erythraea Slopes of Haleakala, near Ul????ola, East Maui Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 180 Maui BISH 1910-07-01
224 Centaurium erythraea Summit of bare ridge, Waiane Mts. Near Puu Kaua Preserved_Specimen Gillespie, J.W. 1057 Oahu BISH 1927-07-06
225 Centaurium erythraea East Maui; Crater floor of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2804 Maui BISH 1938-08-04
226 Centaurium erythraea [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; O`ahu; Hawai`i; Honolulu] Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5629 Oahu BISH 1920-01-31
227 Centaurium erythraea Kipuka Nene Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 2989 Hawaii BISH 1959-06-26
228 Centaurium erythraea Humuula, above, in field, Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. 740 Hawaii BISH 1935-08-08
229 Centaurium erythraea Located on the Mauna Loa Strip abt 7.5 miles toward summit from intersection with Kona-Hilo Highway; abt 1 mile past the 5,000 ft. elevation sight, and 1 mile before the relatively recent aa flow with rain gauge Plant about 5 meter east of road. (plot 23) Montane Styphelia shrub community (mountain parkland formation) at altitude of 1585 meters. Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 50 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-12
230 Centaurium erythraea Hilina Pali (Escarpment) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Pahoehoe lava on s-end of Kau desert 2 mi from end of Hilina Pali Rd cliffs and path steep, arid, grassy, badly disturbed, se-facing basalt cliffs and scree-slopes of volcanic ash and boulders, with rare trees of Metrosideros collina. 1000-2300 ft. 25-35 rain/ year. Preserved_Specimen fls. deep rose Iltis, H.H. 127 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-22
231 Centaurium erythraea North Hilo District. Along saddle road By roadside, on lava rock in open area Preserved_Specimen 1/3m high. Flowers rose coloured. Herat, T. 749 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-22
232 Centaurium erythraea North Kona District. Kaupulehu Preserve at mile 28 along Hawaii Belt Road 10 mi east of Kailua Kona; dry forest over a'a lava flow with Diospyros sandwicensis dominant, also Colubrina oppositifolia, Santalum paniculatum, Nototrichium Preserved_Specimen Annual herb 25-45 cm tall, stem angled, pale green, glossy, leaves glossy med. green above, paler beneath. Corolla pink. Localized, naturalized, a few plants established in planting holes for native trees. Lorence, D.H. 7989 Hawaii BISH 1997-05-15
233 Centaurium erythraea East of Kilauea Iki, Hawaii, Ti Hawaii Dry region; naturalized. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9655 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-16
234 Centaurium erythraea Pauohi, Kealakekua, S. Kona Found in pasture Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. Hawaii BISH 1983-01-01
235 Centaurium erythraea Haleakala Crater, Oili Puu, weed in grass Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 21217 Maui BISH 1945-08-28
236 Centaurium erythraea Hamakua district Scrub Myoporum-Sophora forest on south slopes of Puu Ahumoa. Preserved_Specimen Herb to 15 cm ht. Rare, in exposed areas. Nagata, K.M. 2438 Hawaii BISH 1982-04-06
237 Centaurium erythraea Next main drainage on Mauna Kea NW of Pohakuloa Gulch, Pohakuloa Military Camp; open Myoporum-Sophora woodland with numerous exotic grasses and herbs Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4679 Hawaii BISH 1982-11-17
238 Centaurium erythraea Puu Laau growing near the hunter's cabin Preserved_Specimen Weed Herbst, D.R. 5200 Hawaii BISH 1975-01-18
239 Centaurium erythraea North of Puu Pane, Oahu. T. Hawaii Naturalized on dry grassy plateau accessible to cattle. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9654 Oahu BISH 1932-06-11
240 Centaurium erythraea Kona, Keauhou No.1 saddle between Hualalai and Mauna Kea, in open ohia and mamane grassland Preserved_Specimen Christ, J.H. Hawaii BISH 1958-05-15
241 Centaurium erythraea Kalaupapa; trail, switchback 3 weedy Preserved_Specimen herb Wysong, M.L. 794 Molokai BISH 2005-08-13
242 Centaurium erythraea Hauula, Oahu, T. Hawaii Pasture - not near sea. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9657 Oahu BISH 1923-07-10
243 Centaurium erythraea Kaawa - Kamokunui Ridge, Mokuleia, Oahu In association with Psidium - Lantana. Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7001 Oahu BISH 1934-07-11
244 Centaurium erythraea Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park boundary Scattered in grassland dominated by Sporobolus africanus and Anthoxanthum odoratum. Preserved_Specimen Small herb. Flowers pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 578 Hawaii BISH 1980-09-24
245 Centaurium erythraea Kau district Along the trail from Hilina Pali Shelter towards Kipuka Pepeious [?]. Preserved_Specimen Herb ca. 1/3 m tall. Flowers w/ purple corolla. Common. Herat, T. 799 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-27
246 Centaurium erythraea Jeep road below Puu Kolekole In road through remnant dryland sclerophyll scrub area. Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5449 Molokai BISH 1984-07-18
247 Centaurium erythraea Mauna Kea (Puu Manao) In mamane-naio forest. Preserved_Specimen Engilis Jr., A. 32 Hawaii BISH 1987-08-19
248 Centaurium erythraea Drive to end of Hilina Pali Rd and walk about 200 meters west of rainshelter Plant was in a grassland just west of Pahoehoe lava flow, and north of large trailside Metrosideros tree (plot 2) Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 280 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-03
249 Centaurium erythraea Moomomi Beach Raised sandstone/sand. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Molokai BISH 1982-05-17
250 Centaurium erythraea Kui Pt, the central point above Haupu Bay, windward side of island, grassy slopes Paspalum and scattered Psidium, native species primarily along cliffs; area heavily grazed by goats. Growing with grasses on rocks near cliff edge. Preserved_Specimen Corolla pink. Wagner, W.L. 5722 Molokai BISH 1987-07-31
251 Centaurium erythraea Makaha Valley; 3 miles down Makaha ridge road In rocks along dry stream bed in full sun. Also on exposed rock areas on valley sides. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Corolla dark pink. Flynn, T.W. 1820 Kauai BISH 1986-07-15
252 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, Makawao District disturbed grasslands near Kahului Airport, toward Kanaha Beach Park. Preserved_Specimen Corolla pink. Wagner, W.L. 5785 Maui BISH 1988-03-03
253 Centaurium erythraea Waimea District: Puu Ka Pele Forest Reserve on W. side of Waimea Canyon, 11.3 miles N. of Waimea, just E. of Highway 550 Moist, open gulley; steep slopes and open grassy areas with remnants of dry mixed mesophytic forest of Acacia koa, Metrosideros, and Myrsine. Occasional locally. Preserved_Specimen Annual herb; corolla deep pink. Lorence, D.H. 5250 Kauai BISH 1987-05-21
254 Centaurium erythraea Summit of Puu Kanehoa, Waianae Mts. Dry crest with grasses Stachytarpheta and scrub Metrosideros. Preserved_Specimen Herb to 15' in ht. Flowers pink. Nagata, K.M. 1163 Oahu BISH 1973-06-24
255 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, above Olinda grassy slopes Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10336 Maui BISH 1930-02-13
256 Centaurium erythraea Kealakekua, Greenwell Ranch in wooded Acaera pasture common. Flwrs pink, corrolla loves rotate Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 23979 Hawaii BISH 1949-12-31
257 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, floor of Haleakala Crater, from area 2 miles W of Paliku Cabins and from 1 mi E of Holua Cabin floor of Haleakala Crater; Preserved_Specimen petals rose pink, with yellow stamens and throat; with Holcus, Oenothera stricta, Plantago etc. Henrickson, J.S. 3925 Maui BISH 1969-07-20
258 Centaurium erythraea Molokai Project - Transect 3, north-west section, east Kamiloloa Uncommon in study site. Open-mixed scrub on ridge. Preserved_Specimen Herb; flowers pink. Char, W.P. 82.035 Molokai BISH 1982-11-27
259 Centaurium erythraea 7 miles west of Volcano House, Kilauea, Hawaii, T.Hawaii Arid plain Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3235 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-21
260 Centaurium erythraea District of S. Kohala; Saddle Rd. (Hwy200) at mile marker 43 Growing along roadside with Helichrysum and Wahlenbergia Preserved_Specimen Annual herb with dark pink flowers Flynn, T.W. 2289 Hawaii BISH 1987-08-07
261 Centaurium erythraea Overlooking Nualolo Valley, Nualolo Cliff Trail, campsite area for Sierra Club trail crew Uncommon. Only seen along this area of trail. Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Kauai BISH 1987-06-18
262 Centaurium erythraea Kuaokala Roadside weed in mowed grass. Preserved_Specimen Flws pale violet. Takeuchi, W.N. 3818 Oahu BISH 1988-03-26
263 Centaurium erythraea Kona, mauka of Papaloa, headquarters of Kealakekua Ranch with scrubby ohia and mamane Preserved_Specimen Christ, J.H. Hawaii BISH 1958-11-23
264 Centaurium erythraea Glenwood, Hawaii, T. Hawaii Pasture Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3234 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-20
265 Centaurium erythraea Kona District, land of Keauhou above Kahaluu Forest Reserve growing near jeep road in open, flat pasture about 9.7 miles above lower forestry gate. Preserved_Specimen common erect herb with deep pink flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5422 Hawaii BISH 1975-07-16
266 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, Hana District. Nuu AHU, Tr 23(25/26), Haleakala Natl. Park, on ridge E of Haleakala Crater Dry native shrub with mixed grass community Preserved_Specimen Flower purple-pink. Growing on basalt rock outcrops & cinder Higashino, P.K. 9009 Maui BISH 1980-05-26
267 Centaurium erythraea Puuwaawaa; remnant dryland forest on transect T18 Preserved_Specimen understory herb on patches of bare a'a, common Takeuchi, W.N. 5789 Hawaii BISH 1989-05-01
268 Centaurium erythraea Drive to end of Hilina Pali Rd. and plant was on the Hilina Pali Switchback trail Very open Metrosideros- Diospyros forest Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 259 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-02
269 Centaurium erythraea Parker Ranch, Pokanaka pasture pasture Preserved_Specimen flower - pink Ewart III, G.R. 248 Hawaii BISH 1932-05-26
270 Centaurium erythraea Drive to end of Hilina Pali Rd and plant was on Hilina Pali Switchback trail Very open Metrosideros-Diospyros forest Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 952 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-22
271 Centaurium erythraea Central -western part of the island below Lua Kealialalo Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1' tall of occassional occurrence in open Prosopis pallida scrub growing with Heteropogon contortus. Flowers bright pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 367 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
272 Centaurium erythraea Lua Kealialalo, below, Central -W part of the island Preserved_Specimen Occassional herb about 1' tall growing with Heteropogon contortus, Chloris virgata and Cenchrus ciliaris in open Prosopis pallida scrub. Flowers bright pink. Cuddihy, L.W. 369 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
273 Centaurium erythraea Kahuku Ahupuaa, SE slope of Mauna Loa, NPS lands above Kau Forest ca 7.7 km NE of Kau Forest/NPS boundary above Kipukanene. Transect 4, Station 3. Dry native shrub community with scattered ohia and other native trees. Preserved_Specimen van Riper III, C. 624 Hawaii BISH 1976-05-25
274 Centaurium erythraea Kuaokala, roadside weed in mowed grass Preserved_Specimen Flowers pale violet. Takeuchi, W.N. 3818 Oahu BISH 1988-03-26
275 Centaurium erythraea Waianae Mts., Puu Hapapa, in small valley north of main ridge leading to summit OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 7/15/2007
276 Centaurium erythraea Kawailoa. Paalaa Uka Pupukea Rd. North of Kawainui Stream. Fairly common on dry roadside Introduced. Preserved_Specimen Mäkinen, L. 66427 Oahu BISH 1966-11-27
277 Centaurium erythraea Waianae Range, Honouliulil, Puu Kanehoa, weed on dry ridge Preserved_Specimen Flowers pink. Webster, G.L. 1639 Oahu BISH 1948-06-13
278 Centaurium erythraea S. Kona, Kipuka Joe, A.L. Greenwell Ranch Preserved_Specimen Fl. white, rare Greenwell, A.B.H. 19253 Hawaii BISH 1948-10-15
279 Centaurium erythraea Koolau Range, Poamoho, among staghorn ferns OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 7/15/2007
280 Centaurium erythraea Puhielelu Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 590 Lanai BISH 1928-06-16
281 Centaurium erythraea Nuuanu Pali, east ascent from lookout, Lanitruli Ridge Preserved_Specimen Pink fls. Stone, B.C. 2744 Oahu BISH 1959-05-03
282 Centaurium erythraea Along Schofield-Waikane Trail, leeward of Koolau Ridge. Abundant along roadside Preserved_Specimen Hypanthium green; corolla lobes pink, white at base; filaments white, anthers yellow; ovary green, stigmas yellowish. Crosby, M.R. 1591 Oahu BISH 1964-06-30
283 Centaurium erythraea Pohakuloa Military Rervation Pohakuloa gulch, behind Bradshaw airfield. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 5145 Hawaii BISH 1977-01-05
284 Centaurium erythraea Northwest extremity of Lanai Amidst weeds near elfin forest at NW tip of Lanai Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 883 Lanai BISH 1955-07-04
285 Centaurium erythraea Bird Park (Kipuka Puaulu) Preserved_Specimen Morley, H. 107 Hawaii BISH 1934-08-11
286 Centaurium erythraea Kipuka Joe, A.L. Greenwell Ranch, Kealakekua, Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Common weed in upper pastures. Fl. pink Greenwell, A.B.H. 19253 Hawaii BISH 1948-10-15
287 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, West Kaupo Gap dry ridge; All naturalized species, natives only in gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5659 Maui BISH 1986-07-11
288 Centaurium erythraea Kaena Point. On open grassy spots, between Scaevola on dense vegetation Preserved_Specimen Herb up to 40 cm, much branched at top. Leaves light green. Flower pink. van Royen, P. 10235 Oahu BISH 1968-06-03
289 Centaurium erythraea Pohakea Trail Preserved_Specimen Bennett, T. 397 Oahu BISH 1982-05-27
290 Centaurium erythraea East Maui, Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 542 Maui BISH 1909-08-01
291 Centaurium erythraea Koolau Range, Poamoho, among staghorn ferns Preserved_Specimen Plant 2 ft. height. Rockafellow, R. Oahu BISH 1956-07-08
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