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Cenchrus echinatus

L. (1753)

This name is accepted

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

‘ume‘alu [umealu], common sandbur, mau‘u kukū [mauu kuku], pokies, sandbur, sunbur

Description

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Ka'ula Naturalized
Mokupāpapa (Kure atoll) Naturalized
Ni'ihau(Incl. Lehua) Naturalized
Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Naturalized
Kaua'i Naturalized
Manawai (Pearl & Hermes Atoll) Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Kapou(Lisianski Island) Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Kamole(Laysan Island) Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Kaho'olawe Naturalized
Lalo (French Frigate Shoals) Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized
Nihoa Naturalized

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl.: 1050 (1753)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1512 (Ku, Mi, Li, La, FF, N, Ni, K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H); Herbst & Clayton 1998:21/Faccenda 2023c:93 (KEY); Starr et al. 2002:22 (PH); Wood & LeGrande 2006:25 (Le); Holthuijzen 2017 (Mi†, 2023); Starr & Starr 2013b (La†, 2002); Starr & Martz 1999/Herbst 6226 BISH (FF†, 1978); Note: Kl added, based on BISH spms. (R. Daehler 9, D. Herbst 6214)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Preserved_Specimen Bryan, W.A. Oahu BISH 1903-12-06
2 Cenchrus echinatus unknown Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. BISH
3 Cenchrus echinatus unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
4 Cenchrus echinatus Kure Island Near east end of runway on gooney runway. Also one plant near quarters Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1908 Kure Atoll BISH 1961-09-13
5 Cenchrus echinatus Kawaikae New beach Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4122 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-05
6 Cenchrus echinatus Makawao Preserved_Specimen Von Tempsky, L. 29 Maui BISH 1903-03-03
7 Cenchrus echinatus Popoia Island Kailua Bay Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6016 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
8 Cenchrus echinatus Green Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6287 Kure Atoll BISH 1979-01-04
9 Cenchrus echinatus Pensacola St. Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 3889 Oahu BISH 1935-11-25
10 Cenchrus echinatus Moku Mana (N). On North islet Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 504064 Maui BISH 2005-04-06
11 Cenchrus echinatus Koele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 179 Lanai BISH 1913-06-01
12 Cenchrus echinatus West Maui, Olowalu, coast Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620414003 Maui BISH 1962-04-14
13 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Lee, H.A. 180 Hawaii BISH 1926-03-01
14 Cenchrus echinatus Kau Desert Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 393 Hawaii BISH 1911-08-03
15 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Rd Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 63 Oahu BISH 1919-11-11
16 Cenchrus echinatus Seaward slope Between Middle and East Palm Valleys Preserved_Specimen Yen, D.E. 1010 Nihoa BISH 1969-05-01
17 Cenchrus echinatus Makapuu Point Kaohikaipu Islet Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 4094 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
18 Cenchrus echinatus Kaunakakai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 10 Molokai BISH 1903-06-01
19 Cenchrus echinatus Seaward slope Between Middle and East Palm Valleys Preserved_Specimen Yen, D.E. 1010 Nihoa BISH 1969-05-01
20 Cenchrus echinatus Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 9223 Lehua Rock BISH 2001-12-20
21 Cenchrus echinatus 25 ft. east of Casuarina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1223 Laysan Island BISH 1968-09-12
22 Cenchrus echinatus Slopes of Mauna Loa. Kapapala Ranch Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4097 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-01
23 Cenchrus echinatus Mokuhooniki, near summit Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1150 Molokai BISH 1981-09-08
24 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7296 Oahu BISH 1934-08-26
25 Cenchrus echinatus Parker Ranch headquarters Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4132 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-04
26 Cenchrus echinatus Waimea Canyon Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12260 Kauai BISH 1922-09-08
27 Cenchrus echinatus Canal near Waikiki Beach Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 3886 Oahu BISH 1935-11-15
28 Cenchrus echinatus Near Devil's throat Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4126 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-03
29 Cenchrus echinatus Koko Crater Park Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611127000 Oahu BISH 1961-11-27
30 Cenchrus echinatus Mokulua North Island, Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5986 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
31 Cenchrus echinatus Miki Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 287 Lanai BISH 1928-02-06
32 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Off Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Strandtmann, R.W. Oahu BISH 1979-06-12
33 Cenchrus echinatus [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; Molokai; Hawaii; Maui Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Molokai BISH 1909-01-01
34 Cenchrus echinatus Waianae Mts. Between Mauna Kapu and Palikea Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. Oahu BISH 1961-10-29
35 Cenchrus echinatus Goat Island Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-07-26
36 Cenchrus echinatus Koko Crater Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. Oahu BISH 1961-11-28
37 Cenchrus echinatus Maui Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH 1936-03-05
38 Cenchrus echinatus Kahakaaulana Island Keehi Lagoon Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6089 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
39 Cenchrus echinatus Kau Desert Along trail from main road to Mauna Iki flow Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 3283 Hawaii BISH 1938-09-15
40 Cenchrus echinatus Exper Station Preserved_Specimen Pahu Oahu BISH 1902-09-01
41 Cenchrus echinatus Ewa Beach Light House Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1956-12-16
42 Cenchrus echinatus Rabbit Island Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1930-03-16
43 Cenchrus echinatus Ulupalakua, East Maui, Makawao District Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1925-09-11
44 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Off Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Strandtmann, R.W. Oahu BISH 1979-06-12
45 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Off Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Strandtmann, R.W. Oahu BISH 1979-06-12
46 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Strandtmann, R.W. Oahu BISH 1979-06-12
47 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Waikiki Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. Oahu BISH 1924-11-01
48 Cenchrus echinatus Mokulua Islets, off Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-06-14
49 Cenchrus echinatus Waianae Mts. Between Mauna Kapu and Palikea Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. Oahu BISH 1961-10-29
50 Cenchrus echinatus Fort Weaver Road Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1956-06-04
51 Cenchrus echinatus unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
52 Cenchrus echinatus Mokulua Islets, off Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-06-14
53 Cenchrus echinatus unknown Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 309780 BISH 1864-01-01
54 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Rd Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 63 Oahu BISH 1919-11-11
55 Cenchrus echinatus Kalihi-Nuuanu Ridge Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1921-10-28
56 Cenchrus echinatus Kanaha Pond Near S side of pond adjacent to the parking area and observation point Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2028 Maui BISH 1962-06-22
57 Cenchrus echinatus 25 ft. east of Casuarina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1223 Laysan Island BISH 1968-09-12
58 Cenchrus echinatus Kaimuki Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 2838 Oahu BISH 1924-09-06
59 Cenchrus echinatus Waikiki Preserved_Specimen Heller, A.A. 1964 Oahu BISH 1895-03-20
60 Cenchrus echinatus Kaula Rock; rocky N.E. end of the island In shallow soil pocket on rocky N.E. end of the island. Occasional Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6214 Kaula Rock BISH 1978-08-22
61 Cenchrus echinatus Kipapa Gulch Weed on roadside Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1363 Oahu BISH 1936-03-22
62 Cenchrus echinatus Mokulua, north islet On volcanic soil, rare Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37256 Oahu BISH 1937-08-22
63 Cenchrus echinatus Hilo District. From greenhouse sowing trays containing shipping container debris. Preserved_Specimen Small grass with stems sometimes pink/purple, plant ~40 cm. tall. 9 burs (light green and immature) alternating at distal end of single inflorescence stem Yanger, C. Hawaii BISH 2020-10-23
64 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet A first time record from Molokini Island which is found occassionally growing with the Cenchrus ciliaris on the inner north facing slopes. Preserved_Specimen A grass approximately 10 in height. Common sandbur Clarke, G. 412 Maui BISH 1980-04-23
65 Cenchrus echinatus CCH in Laie Weed in lawn, soil: sed volcanic Preserved_Specimen Low herb, distribution wherever not pulled out, paralell veined leaves Green, J.M. 21 Oahu BISH 1967-05-21
66 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii Volcanoes Natl. Park Drive down Hilina Pali Rd. about 9.8 mi toward ocean from inter. with Chain of Craters Rd.; 2.6 mi past Kipuka Nene. Walk about 1.5 mi WNW from the Hilina Pali Rd. to the ash dunes. Plant was on an ash dune (plot 60) Scattered Mertrosideros - Andropogon grassland community on stationary ash dune Preserved_Specimen Grass about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 663 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-29
67 Cenchrus echinatus Kailua Lanikai Sand flat Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 8883 Oahu BISH 1932-10-19
68 Cenchrus echinatus 100 yds. S of Kahuku Hospital Scattered clumps amongst other weeds. Slpe flat; soil sandy clay. Herbaceous Preserved_Specimen Annual, leaf blades 2-5 long, bur 1/3 McCulloch, R. 34 Oahu BISH 1975-04-11
69 Cenchrus echinatus Mokolii A few plants near coast on S side. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5041928 Oahu BISH 2005-04-19
70 Cenchrus echinatus Waipio Valley At mouth of Waipio Valley On sand dunes along beach Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 233 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-11
71 Cenchrus echinatus Keehi Lagoon Sand islet at inner NW corner of triangle formed by seaplane runways Common in central portion of islet Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1962 Oahu BISH 1971-06-13
72 Cenchrus echinatus Lihue Roadsides Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 470 Kauai BISH 1916-10-04
73 Cenchrus echinatus Kahoolawe, on wind-swept plateau On wind-swept plateau Preserved_Specimen Erect grass 10-40 cm in height; burr with spines Bryan Jr., E.H. 725 Kahoolawe BISH 1931-02-13
74 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii Volcanoes Natl. Park Kau district. Along the trail leading from Hilina Pali Shelter towards Kipuka Pepeiou Scattered Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 803 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-27
75 Cenchrus echinatus Koolau Poko District, Mokapu Peninsula. Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe. Collected at the junction of Palikilo and Sumner Rds Common Preserved_Specimen Annual grass. Common; culms. decumbent at base. Herbst, D.R. 9756 Oahu BISH 1996-03-03
76 Cenchrus echinatus Puu Papapa Parker Ranch Dry pasture Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 256 Hawaii BISH 1932-06-16
77 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet. Along inside slope. Preserved_Specimen Standard glabrous Cenchrus echinatus type is found occasionally (see BISH 768196). Pilose var. hillebrandianus type (this sheet) is rare. There also appears to be an intermediate form (see BISH 768194). Hobdy, R.W. 1022 Maui BISH 1981-03-06
78 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Diamond Head Crater In the crater, near the swamp Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1451 Oahu BISH 1931-01-22
79 Cenchrus echinatus E Palolo Ridge Dry ridge Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1430 Oahu BISH 1931-01-16
80 Cenchrus echinatus NE Lanai, Halulu Gulch Rare grass on dry, rocky slopes, growing with Chamaecrista, Waltheria, Sida fallax, Lantana, other introduced grasses. Preserved_Specimen Imada, C. 200240 Lanai BISH 2002-07-22
81 Cenchrus echinatus Poopoo, S central coast, offshore and W of Huawai Bay, E rim E rim; basaltic substrate of boulders and soil; Cenchrus ciliaris, Sida fallax, Tribulus cistoides, Waltheria indica, Abutilon incanum, Boerhavia repens Preserved_Specimen grass; lower sheaths purple tinge Wood, K.R. 11819 Lanai BISH 2006-04-06
82 Cenchrus echinatus Koko Crater S slope Dry open slope Preserved_Specimen Hume, E.P. 295 Oahu BISH 1931-11-12
83 Cenchrus echinatus Waikiki Sandy soil near coast Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 13801 Oahu BISH 1916-06-19
84 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Crater In clear spot ca. 50 ft. below antennae on outer N.E. side Assoc. with koa haole and Cenchrus echinatus Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 55 Oahu BISH 1966-04-10
85 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii National Park Kipuka Nene Weedy dry field on lava flow Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1806 Hawaii BISH 1948-06-18
86 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Punahou, 1940 Manoa Rd Weeds in a sunny lawn Preserved_Specimen Lau, J. 1470 Oahu BISH 1985-09-30
87 Cenchrus echinatus Kekaha Troublesome in Kekah alfalfa fields Preserved_Specimen Lyman, C.L. Kauai BISH 1966-05-26
88 Cenchrus echinatus Kaneohe Slope: 35% Soil: sandy; dominated by weeds; Distribtuion: scattered Preserved_Specimen Kinikini, T.V. 69 Oahu BISH 1967-05-13
89 Cenchrus echinatus Kailua; Mokulua, North Island Top of sandy beach Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 12922 Oahu BISH 1936-02-16
90 Cenchrus echinatus Northwestern part of the island Common. In bunchgrass association Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6515 Laysan Island BISH 1980-07-13
91 Cenchrus echinatus Waialua, Kaamooloa Slope: 5 degrees; soil: silty loam; vegetation type: grass to 1' tall Preserved_Specimen Distinctive cluster of burrs on stem tips; very common weed. Afualo, D. 70 Oahu BISH 1975-03-16
92 Cenchrus echinatus Kaaawa Koolauloa District, Bill's Hoe's beach house Between rows in corn field behind house Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 145 Oahu BISH 1966-06-12
93 Cenchrus echinatus Kaula Rock Occasional Preserved_Specimen Daehler, R. 9 Kaula Rock BISH 1976-01-21
94 Cenchrus echinatus Kaalualu Bay near South Point Grass with spiny fruit common along roads and in disturbed places. Preserved_Specimen Grass with spiny fruit Whistler, W.A. 16 Hawaii BISH 1972-04-06
95 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii Volcanoes Natl. Park About 6 km from Hilina Pali going along Puu Kaoene trail Few scattered Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 904 Hawaii BISH 1974-07-05
96 Cenchrus echinatus Waimanalo Erect grass, roadside near beach Preserved_Specimen Fruit: Bur Bryan Jr., E.H. 1023 Oahu BISH 1935-10-13
97 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; McCully Street Flat slope. Abundant, and is a great pest. Preserved_Specimen Weed 12 to 20 in. tall w/leaf blade. Higuchi, G.T. 71 Oahu BISH 1971-05-08
98 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Manoa Campus, Univ. of Hawaii Tufted erect grass, common Preserved_Specimen Ruderal weed Swarbrick, J.T. 25 Oahu BISH 1976-01-04
99 Cenchrus echinatus Kilauea Crater Walk Sunny rocky path Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12259 Hawaii BISH 1922-12-13
100 Cenchrus echinatus Nanakuli Near beach Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12329 Oahu BISH 1939-05-14
101 Cenchrus echinatus Kaali Mixed with coll. of Hydrocotyle Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Niihau BISH 1912-01-01
102 Cenchrus echinatus [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; North-West Hawaiian Islands; Lisianski; Hawaii; Honolulu; Lisianski Island Occasional in the bunchgrass association; less common in the Ipomoea-Tribulus association Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6504 Lisianski Island BISH 1980-07-11
103 Cenchrus echinatus Waimea N. Kohala range paddock Abundant Preserved_Specimen Hairy sandbur Hosaka, E.Y. 2127 Hawaii BISH 1938-06-01
104 Cenchrus echinatus North Island Associated vegetation: Setaria verticillata, Solanum nelsonii, Eragrostis variabilis, Tribulus cistoides, Boerhavia repens. Preserved_Specimen Lots of plants observed. This is a new island record. Starr, F. 9906143 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1999-06-14
105 Cenchrus echinatus Kaluakoi, Kawakiu Road Sand dunes Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12458 Molokai BISH 1932-12-22
106 Cenchrus echinatus Waimea N. Kohala Growing in range paddock Preserved_Specimen Occasional Hosaka, E.Y. 2128 Hawaii BISH 1938-06-01
107 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Crater In the crater, dry slopes Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1465 Oahu BISH 1931-01-22
108 Cenchrus echinatus Tern Islet Abundant throughout the island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6226 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1978-09-11
109 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu, Pensacola St. Hawaii Agr. Expt. Station Weed in cultivated field Preserved_Specimen Wong, R. Oahu BISH 1940-10-09
110 Cenchrus echinatus 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. Preserved_Specimen Abbott, I.A. 91.27 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
111 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet. Along inside slope. Preserved_Specimen Standard glabrous Cenchrus echinatus type (this sheet) is found occasionally. Pilose var. hillebrandianus type (see BISH 768195) is rare. There also appears to be an intermediate form (see BISH 768194). Hobdy, R.W. 1022 Maui BISH 1981-03-06
112 Cenchrus echinatus Puuhonua o Honaunau Natl. National Park Kona Coast Plants growing among ruins and heavily disturbed coast lowlands. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 9819 Hawaii BISH 1982-09-11
113 Cenchrus echinatus Kupikipikio Pt. (Black Point) Rocky shore Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 115 Oahu BISH 1922-10-08
114 Cenchrus echinatus Kahoolawe Aleale with Senna gaudichaudii, Portulaca molokiniensis, Capparis sandwichiana, Bidens mauiensis Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 8856 Kahoolawe BISH 2001-01-30
115 Cenchrus echinatus U.S. Experiment Station Weed in grounds of U.S. Experiment Station Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14068 Oahu BISH 1916-07-19
116 Cenchrus echinatus Tern Islet Common Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1661 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1961-09-02
117 Cenchrus echinatus Laie Slope: 15% Soil: sandy loam; Vegetation type: grasses and weeds; distribution: widely scattered Preserved_Specimen Has stickers on them Kamae, K.K. 40 Oahu BISH 1967-05-03
118 Cenchrus echinatus Moku Manu, S islet Occasional. Preserved_Specimen Scattered patches. Starr, F. 6022809 Oahu BISH 2006-02-28
119 Cenchrus echinatus Halemano, Wahiawa In moderately moist pineapple field Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 402 Oahu BISH 1931-06-07
120 Cenchrus echinatus East Maui, Hana District, Ka Iwi O Pele Secondary forest dominated by Hibiscus, Eucalyptus, Casuarina, Schinus and Ardisia. Steep, NE slope. Occasional on open, cliff areas. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2627 Maui BISH 1987-11-13
121 Cenchrus echinatus W Maui, 7-1/2 mi S of Wailuku at Papawai Point Roadside weed, with Tricholaena repens etc. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3807 Maui BISH 1969-06-28
122 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Diamond Head Crater In the crater Preserved_Specimen Herb, height 0.5+ m St.John, H. 1360 Oahu BISH 1930-05-11
123 Cenchrus echinatus Ewa Beach In vacant lot near beach Preserved_Specimen Erect grass ca. 30 cm. high Bryan Jr., E.H. 1027 Oahu BISH 1935-10-20
124 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; U.S. Experiment Station Weed in grounds Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14068 Oahu BISH 1916-07-19
125 Cenchrus echinatus On west side near camp and the Casuarina Sod grass growing in sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Up to 0.6 m tall Conant, S. 174 Laysan Island BISH 1983-07-25
126 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Kaimuki In Topping's lawn Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 12255 Oahu BISH 1938-08-01
127 Cenchrus echinatus Halemano, Wahiawa In moderately moist pinapple field Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 402 Oahu BISH 1931-06-07
128 Cenchrus echinatus West Coast and in the central part of the island Growing as a sod grass among patches of Ipomoea, Boerhavia, Tribulus, and some Eragrostis. Locally common growing in sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Heighth: .1 - .3 m Conant, S. 188 Lisianski Island BISH 1983-08-08
129 Cenchrus echinatus Kiei Islet on S side On steep slope on S side of islet. Occasional. A few clumps on steep slope. One small plant on upper terraced section. Reachable plants were pulled. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6040614 Lanai BISH 2006-04-06
130 Cenchrus echinatus Intersection of Wilder & Ke'aeumoku St From strip of weeds between road and sidewalk Preserved_Specimen Abundant Faccenda, K. 1656 Oahu BISH 2020-08-12
131 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Honolulu District, Koko Head Introduced. Sparsely scattered throughout area. Preserved_Specimen Bruegmann, M.M. 153 Oahu BISH 1984-02-18
132 Cenchrus echinatus Waikiki Sandy soil near coast Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 13801 Oahu BISH 1916-06-19
133 Cenchrus echinatus Laie Field #11 BYU-HC Farm Slope: 2%; soil: clay; distribution: Tropical America Preserved_Specimen Smooth annul, 1'-2' high, leaves flat 2-7 Tupou, L. 1 Oahu BISH 1980-12-01
134 Cenchrus echinatus Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Growing beneath a Casuarina tree like a bunch grass in sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen 1 m tall. This specimen has a rust. Conant, S. 182 Laysan Island BISH 1983-08-02
135 Cenchrus echinatus Manoa Valley Roadside Preserved_Specimen Height of plant: 1/2 m Merrill 42 Oahu BISH 1924-08-01
136 Cenchrus echinatus Hauula Slope flat; soil sandy loam, grassland, scattered Preserved_Specimen Weed. Spikes at the tip of grass Hai, N. 0.44 Oahu BISH 1975-04-05
137 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet Occasional. Not much persent. Preserved_Specimen Only forming in small patches in a couple spots in center of islet. Seed heads seem less robust than the average Cenchrus echinatus. Perhaps the same species listed as Cenchrus echinatus var. hillebrandii by previous observers. The regular Cenchrus echinatus was seen near the landing. Starr, F. 6040502 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
138 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Waikiki District Vacant lot Preserved_Specimen Baker, R.J. Oahu BISH 1932-07-20
139 Cenchrus echinatus Southeast Island, East side of islet Associated vegetation: Verbesina encelioides, Sonchus oleraceus, Tribulus cistoides, Boerhavia repens. Preserved_Specimen About 300 plants observed, only a few fertile. Starr, F. 9906142 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1999-06-14
140 Cenchrus echinatus Miller Valley In pocket of soil in rock. 1 dead and 1 living plant. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1206 Nihoa BISH 1968-08-26
141 Cenchrus echinatus Punaluu Ranch Green valley Slope: 3'; soil: rocky clay; vegetation type: front lawn; distribution: wide spread Preserved_Specimen Individual burs at end of stem Avilla, J.J. 36 Oahu BISH 1975-03-10
142 Cenchrus echinatus Puuhonua o Honaunau Natl. Historical Park Collected along coastal and inland trail Predominantly exotic vegetation. Area highly modified by ancient Polynesians. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 10235 Hawaii BISH 1984-04-07
143 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet Occasional. Not much present. Only forming small patches in a couple spots in center of islet. Preserved_Specimen Seed heads seem less robust than average Cenchrus echinatus. Perhaps the same species listed as Cenchrus echinatus var. hillebrandii by previous observers. Starr, F. 6040531 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
144 Cenchrus echinatus Green Island Nears quarters and along runway Common in a few disturbed areas near quarters and along runway. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2771 Kure Atoll BISH 1964-08-14
145 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet. Along inside slope. Preserved_Specimen Standard glabrous Cenchrus echinatus type is found occasionally (see BISH 768196). Pilose var. hillebrandianus type is rare (see BISH 768195). This sheet appears to be an intermediate form. Hobdy, R.W. 1022 Maui BISH 1981-03-06
146 Cenchrus echinatus Ewa Beach In vacant lot near beach Preserved_Specimen Erect grass ca. 30 cm high Bryan Jr., E.H. 1028 Oahu BISH 1935-10-20
147 Cenchrus echinatus Kailua Mokulua Is., S islet Pebbly beach Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 12912 Oahu BISH 1936-02-16
148 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Rd OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 10/18/2007
149 Cenchrus echinatus Laie Temple Courts Open field Preserved_Specimen Abundance: scattered Tanabe, L. 1 Oahu BISH 1960-10-14
150 Cenchrus echinatus Kaohikaipu Islet Waimanalo Bay Broken basalt Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 14046 Oahu BISH 1937-06-13
151 Cenchrus echinatus Kipapa Gulch Weed on roadside Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1364 Oahu BISH 1936-03-22
152 Cenchrus echinatus Kahului Arid waste ground Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. 12262 Maui BISH 1935-10-01
153 Cenchrus echinatus Kapapa Islet, Kaneohe Bay Sandy soil on raised reef. Occasional at one station 50 feet in diameter Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 14015 Oahu BISH 1937-06-06
154 Cenchrus echinatus Mokeehia, Maui. Near summit and on S slope near coast A few seeding patches near summit and on south slope near coast. Preserved_Specimen Occasional. Starr, F. 5040416 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
155 Cenchrus echinatus Near Kokoolau Crater Growing along roadside Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. 722 Hawaii BISH 1943-08-06
156 Cenchrus echinatus Kaiulani Street, Waikiki Weed along sidewalk Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 7 Oahu BISH 1967-06-04
157 Cenchrus echinatus Manana (Rabbit) Island Dominant plant. Mostly dried out, but covering most of slope. Sandbar. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2570 Oahu BISH 1964-02-29
158 Cenchrus echinatus Kau Distrist, along Halape Beach some distance west of Halape shelter Growing under tree, in shade Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 852 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-30
159 Cenchrus echinatus Schofield Road Roadside weed Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1929-02-10
160 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Crater Dry slopes Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1462 Oahu BISH 1931-01-22
161 Cenchrus echinatus Manana (Rabbit) Island Cinder slopes, abundant Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 12821 Oahu BISH 1936-01-18
162 Cenchrus echinatus Halemano, Wahiawa In moderately wet pineapple field Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 413 Oahu BISH 1931-06-07
163 Cenchrus echinatus Puu Koae Islet Preserved_Specimen A few plants only Hobdy, R.W. 1960 Kahoolawe BISH 1984-02-11
164 Cenchrus echinatus Waianae Mts. Mauna Kapu - Palikea Preserved_Specimen Polynesian;; indigenous to Hawaiian Islands Krajina, V.J. 611029016 Oahu BISH 1961-10-29
165 Cenchrus echinatus Mokuauia Islet, Oahu on the southwestern side inland from the sign and beach Preserved_Specimen Rare. Two small patches were found on the southwestern side in a weedy area inland from the sign and beach. Plants were pulled and bagged. Starr, F. 5022219 Oahu BISH 2007-02-22
166 Cenchrus echinatus Mokuleia Preserved_Specimen Weed Degener, O. 12263 Oahu BISH 1936-08-26
167 Cenchrus echinatus Smuggler's Cove Camp area, near most makai barracks building Preserved_Specimen Uncommon on island Char, W.P. 78.082 Kahoolawe BISH 1978-11-26
168 Cenchrus echinatus Popoia Islet, Oahu. Near landing Preserved_Specimen Uncommon. Starr, F. 502236 Oahu BISH 2005-02-23
169 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1021 Oahu BISH 1909-01-15
170 Cenchrus echinatus NE Lanai, Halulu Gulch OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Lanai HAPI 10/18/2007
171 Cenchrus echinatus Manana, Oahu on trail on coast on northwest corner of island Preserved_Specimen Rare. Two plants on trail near coast on northwest corner of island. Plants were pulled and bagged. Starr, F. 502258 Oahu BISH 2005-02-25
172 Cenchrus echinatus Rabbit Island Dense growth of grasses, after rains Preserved_Specimen Richardson, F. Oahu BISH 1954-03-14
173 Cenchrus echinatus Ewa Beach Chun's pasture Chun's pasture Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1956-12-15
174 Cenchrus echinatus Keopuka, Maui Preserved_Specimen Rare. One patch. Starr, F. 5040529 Maui BISH 2005-04-05
175 Cenchrus echinatus Koko Head Above Hanauma Bay Dry rocky slope. Commoner than tye typical variety of the species. Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1486 Oahu BISH 1948-04-16
176 Cenchrus echinatus Puu Pehe Islet Dominant. Found virtually everywhere on islet. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6040629 Maui BISH 2006-04-06
177 Cenchrus echinatus Green Island Nears quarters and along runway Common in a few disturbed areas near quarters and along runway. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2771 Kure Atoll BISH 1964-08-14
178 Cenchrus echinatus Kalaupapa National Historical Park; weedy patches around Bayview and Quonset Preserved_Specimen Wysong, M.L. 785 Molokai BISH 2005-08-12
179 Cenchrus echinatus Lawai Intersection of Oyama Rd. & Hwy. 50 Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 615 Kauai BISH 1983-09-29
180 Cenchrus echinatus 25 feet east of Casuarina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1223 Laysan Island BISH 1968-09-12
181 Cenchrus echinatus University of Hawaii campus, quarry; NE corner, near banyan tree Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 31 Oahu BISH 1966-03-19
182 Cenchrus echinatus 25 ft. east of Casuarina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1223 Laysan Island BISH 1968-09-12
183 Cenchrus echinatus Kapapa, Oahu. On west side Preserved_Specimen Rare. One plant on west side that was pulled. Starr, F. 5041817 Oahu BISH 2005-04-18
184 Cenchrus echinatus Kilauea Byron Camp Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12160 Hawaii BISH 1929-10-01
185 Cenchrus echinatus Kaimuki In Topping's lawn Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 12256 Oahu BISH 1938-08-01
186 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Preserved_Specimen Bryan, W.A. Oahu BISH 1903-12-06
187 Cenchrus echinatus unknown Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. BISH
188 Cenchrus echinatus unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
189 Cenchrus echinatus Kure Island Near east end of runway on gooney runway. Also one plant near quarters Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1908 Kure Atoll BISH 1961-09-13
190 Cenchrus echinatus Kawaikae New beach Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4122 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-05
191 Cenchrus echinatus Makawao Preserved_Specimen Von Tempsky, L. 29 Maui BISH 1903-03-03
192 Cenchrus echinatus Popoia Island Kailua Bay Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6016 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
193 Cenchrus echinatus Green Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6287 Kure Atoll BISH 1979-01-04
194 Cenchrus echinatus Pensacola St. Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 3889 Oahu BISH 1935-11-25
195 Cenchrus echinatus Moku Mana (N). On North islet Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 504064 Maui BISH 2005-04-06
196 Cenchrus echinatus Koele Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 179 Lanai BISH 1913-06-01
197 Cenchrus echinatus West Maui, Olowalu, coast Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620414003 Maui BISH 1962-04-14
198 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Lee, H.A. 180 Hawaii BISH 1926-03-01
199 Cenchrus echinatus Kau Desert Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 393 Hawaii BISH 1911-08-03
200 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Rd Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 63 Oahu BISH 1919-11-11
201 Cenchrus echinatus Seaward slope Between Middle and East Palm Valleys Preserved_Specimen Yen, D.E. 1010 Nihoa BISH 1969-05-01
202 Cenchrus echinatus Makapuu Point Kaohikaipu Islet Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 4094 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
203 Cenchrus echinatus Kaunakakai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 10 Molokai BISH 1903-06-01
204 Cenchrus echinatus Seaward slope Between Middle and East Palm Valleys Preserved_Specimen Yen, D.E. 1010 Nihoa BISH 1969-05-01
205 Cenchrus echinatus Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 9223 Lehua Rock BISH 2001-12-20
206 Cenchrus echinatus 25 ft. east of Casuarina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1223 Laysan Island BISH 1968-09-12
207 Cenchrus echinatus Slopes of Mauna Loa. Kapapala Ranch Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4097 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-01
208 Cenchrus echinatus Mokuhooniki, near summit Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1150 Molokai BISH 1981-09-08
209 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7296 Oahu BISH 1934-08-26
210 Cenchrus echinatus Parker Ranch headquarters Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4132 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-04
211 Cenchrus echinatus Waimea Canyon Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12260 Kauai BISH 1922-09-08
212 Cenchrus echinatus Canal near Waikiki Beach Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 3886 Oahu BISH 1935-11-15
213 Cenchrus echinatus Near Devil's throat Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4126 Hawaii BISH 1936-04-03
214 Cenchrus echinatus Koko Crater Park Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611127000 Oahu BISH 1961-11-27
215 Cenchrus echinatus Mokulua North Island, Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5986 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
216 Cenchrus echinatus Miki Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 287 Lanai BISH 1928-02-06
217 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Off Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Strandtmann, R.W. Oahu BISH 1979-06-12
218 Cenchrus echinatus [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; Molokai; Hawaii; Maui Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Molokai BISH 1909-01-01
219 Cenchrus echinatus Waianae Mts. Between Mauna Kapu and Palikea Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. Oahu BISH 1961-10-29
220 Cenchrus echinatus Goat Island Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-07-26
221 Cenchrus echinatus Koko Crater Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. Oahu BISH 1961-11-28
222 Cenchrus echinatus Maui Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH 1936-03-05
223 Cenchrus echinatus Kahakaaulana Island Keehi Lagoon Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6089 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
224 Cenchrus echinatus Kau Desert Along trail from main road to Mauna Iki flow Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 3283 Hawaii BISH 1938-09-15
225 Cenchrus echinatus Exper Station Preserved_Specimen Pahu Oahu BISH 1902-09-01
226 Cenchrus echinatus Ewa Beach Light House Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1956-12-16
227 Cenchrus echinatus Rabbit Island Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1930-03-16
228 Cenchrus echinatus Ulupalakua, East Maui, Makawao District Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1925-09-11
229 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Off Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Strandtmann, R.W. Oahu BISH 1979-06-12
230 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Off Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Strandtmann, R.W. Oahu BISH 1979-06-12
231 Cenchrus echinatus Manana Island Waimanalo Preserved_Specimen Strandtmann, R.W. Oahu BISH 1979-06-12
232 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Waikiki Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. Oahu BISH 1924-11-01
233 Cenchrus echinatus Mokulua Islets, off Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-06-14
234 Cenchrus echinatus Waianae Mts. Between Mauna Kapu and Palikea Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. Oahu BISH 1961-10-29
235 Cenchrus echinatus Fort Weaver Road Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1956-06-04
236 Cenchrus echinatus unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
237 Cenchrus echinatus Mokulua Islets, off Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-06-14
238 Cenchrus echinatus unknown Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 309780 BISH 1864-01-01
239 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Rd Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 63 Oahu BISH 1919-11-11
240 Cenchrus echinatus Kalihi-Nuuanu Ridge Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1921-10-28
241 Cenchrus echinatus Kanaha Pond Near S side of pond adjacent to the parking area and observation point Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2028 Maui BISH 1962-06-22
242 Cenchrus echinatus 25 ft. east of Casuarina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1223 Laysan Island BISH 1968-09-12
243 Cenchrus echinatus Kaimuki Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 2838 Oahu BISH 1924-09-06
244 Cenchrus echinatus Waikiki Preserved_Specimen Heller, A.A. 1964 Oahu BISH 1895-03-20
245 Cenchrus echinatus Kaula Rock; rocky N.E. end of the island In shallow soil pocket on rocky N.E. end of the island. Occasional Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6214 Kaula Rock BISH 1978-08-22
246 Cenchrus echinatus Kipapa Gulch Weed on roadside Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1363 Oahu BISH 1936-03-22
247 Cenchrus echinatus Mokulua, north islet On volcanic soil, rare Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37256 Oahu BISH 1937-08-22
248 Cenchrus echinatus Hilo District. From greenhouse sowing trays containing shipping container debris. Preserved_Specimen Small grass with stems sometimes pink/purple, plant ~40 cm. tall. 9 burs (light green and immature) alternating at distal end of single inflorescence stem Yanger, C. Hawaii BISH 2020-10-23
249 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet A first time record from Molokini Island which is found occassionally growing with the Cenchrus ciliaris on the inner north facing slopes. Preserved_Specimen A grass approximately 10 in height. Common sandbur Clarke, G. 412 Maui BISH 1980-04-23
250 Cenchrus echinatus CCH in Laie Weed in lawn, soil: sed volcanic Preserved_Specimen Low herb, distribution wherever not pulled out, paralell veined leaves Green, J.M. 21 Oahu BISH 1967-05-21
251 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii Volcanoes Natl. Park Drive down Hilina Pali Rd. about 9.8 mi toward ocean from inter. with Chain of Craters Rd.; 2.6 mi past Kipuka Nene. Walk about 1.5 mi WNW from the Hilina Pali Rd. to the ash dunes. Plant was on an ash dune (plot 60) Scattered Mertrosideros - Andropogon grassland community on stationary ash dune Preserved_Specimen Grass about 1 foot tall Newell, C.L. 663 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-29
252 Cenchrus echinatus Kailua Lanikai Sand flat Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 8883 Oahu BISH 1932-10-19
253 Cenchrus echinatus 100 yds. S of Kahuku Hospital Scattered clumps amongst other weeds. Slpe flat; soil sandy clay. Herbaceous Preserved_Specimen Annual, leaf blades 2-5 long, bur 1/3 McCulloch, R. 34 Oahu BISH 1975-04-11
254 Cenchrus echinatus Mokolii A few plants near coast on S side. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5041928 Oahu BISH 2005-04-19
255 Cenchrus echinatus Waipio Valley At mouth of Waipio Valley On sand dunes along beach Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 233 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-11
256 Cenchrus echinatus Keehi Lagoon Sand islet at inner NW corner of triangle formed by seaplane runways Common in central portion of islet Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1962 Oahu BISH 1971-06-13
257 Cenchrus echinatus Lihue Roadsides Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 470 Kauai BISH 1916-10-04
258 Cenchrus echinatus Kahoolawe, on wind-swept plateau On wind-swept plateau Preserved_Specimen Erect grass 10-40 cm in height; burr with spines Bryan Jr., E.H. 725 Kahoolawe BISH 1931-02-13
259 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii Volcanoes Natl. Park Kau district. Along the trail leading from Hilina Pali Shelter towards Kipuka Pepeiou Scattered Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 803 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-27
260 Cenchrus echinatus Koolau Poko District, Mokapu Peninsula. Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe. Collected at the junction of Palikilo and Sumner Rds Common Preserved_Specimen Annual grass. Common; culms. decumbent at base. Herbst, D.R. 9756 Oahu BISH 1996-03-03
261 Cenchrus echinatus Puu Papapa Parker Ranch Dry pasture Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 256 Hawaii BISH 1932-06-16
262 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet. Along inside slope. Preserved_Specimen Standard glabrous Cenchrus echinatus type is found occasionally (see BISH 768196). Pilose var. hillebrandianus type (this sheet) is rare. There also appears to be an intermediate form (see BISH 768194). Hobdy, R.W. 1022 Maui BISH 1981-03-06
263 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Diamond Head Crater In the crater, near the swamp Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1451 Oahu BISH 1931-01-22
264 Cenchrus echinatus E Palolo Ridge Dry ridge Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1430 Oahu BISH 1931-01-16
265 Cenchrus echinatus NE Lanai, Halulu Gulch Rare grass on dry, rocky slopes, growing with Chamaecrista, Waltheria, Sida fallax, Lantana, other introduced grasses. Preserved_Specimen Imada, C. 200240 Lanai BISH 2002-07-22
266 Cenchrus echinatus Poopoo, S central coast, offshore and W of Huawai Bay, E rim E rim; basaltic substrate of boulders and soil; Cenchrus ciliaris, Sida fallax, Tribulus cistoides, Waltheria indica, Abutilon incanum, Boerhavia repens Preserved_Specimen grass; lower sheaths purple tinge Wood, K.R. 11819 Lanai BISH 2006-04-06
267 Cenchrus echinatus Koko Crater S slope Dry open slope Preserved_Specimen Hume, E.P. 295 Oahu BISH 1931-11-12
268 Cenchrus echinatus Waikiki Sandy soil near coast Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 13801 Oahu BISH 1916-06-19
269 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Crater In clear spot ca. 50 ft. below antennae on outer N.E. side Assoc. with koa haole and Cenchrus echinatus Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 55 Oahu BISH 1966-04-10
270 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii National Park Kipuka Nene Weedy dry field on lava flow Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1806 Hawaii BISH 1948-06-18
271 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Punahou, 1940 Manoa Rd Weeds in a sunny lawn Preserved_Specimen Lau, J. 1470 Oahu BISH 1985-09-30
272 Cenchrus echinatus Kekaha Troublesome in Kekah alfalfa fields Preserved_Specimen Lyman, C.L. Kauai BISH 1966-05-26
273 Cenchrus echinatus Kaneohe Slope: 35% Soil: sandy; dominated by weeds; Distribtuion: scattered Preserved_Specimen Kinikini, T.V. 69 Oahu BISH 1967-05-13
274 Cenchrus echinatus Kailua; Mokulua, North Island Top of sandy beach Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 12922 Oahu BISH 1936-02-16
275 Cenchrus echinatus Northwestern part of the island Common. In bunchgrass association Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6515 Laysan Island BISH 1980-07-13
276 Cenchrus echinatus Waialua, Kaamooloa Slope: 5 degrees; soil: silty loam; vegetation type: grass to 1' tall Preserved_Specimen Distinctive cluster of burrs on stem tips; very common weed. Afualo, D. 70 Oahu BISH 1975-03-16
277 Cenchrus echinatus Kaaawa Koolauloa District, Bill's Hoe's beach house Between rows in corn field behind house Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 145 Oahu BISH 1966-06-12
278 Cenchrus echinatus Kaula Rock Occasional Preserved_Specimen Daehler, R. 9 Kaula Rock BISH 1976-01-21
279 Cenchrus echinatus Kaalualu Bay near South Point Grass with spiny fruit common along roads and in disturbed places. Preserved_Specimen Grass with spiny fruit Whistler, W.A. 16 Hawaii BISH 1972-04-06
280 Cenchrus echinatus Hawaii Volcanoes Natl. Park About 6 km from Hilina Pali going along Puu Kaoene trail Few scattered Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 904 Hawaii BISH 1974-07-05
281 Cenchrus echinatus Waimanalo Erect grass, roadside near beach Preserved_Specimen Fruit: Bur Bryan Jr., E.H. 1023 Oahu BISH 1935-10-13
282 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; McCully Street Flat slope. Abundant, and is a great pest. Preserved_Specimen Weed 12 to 20 in. tall w/leaf blade. Higuchi, G.T. 71 Oahu BISH 1971-05-08
283 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Manoa Campus, Univ. of Hawaii Tufted erect grass, common Preserved_Specimen Ruderal weed Swarbrick, J.T. 25 Oahu BISH 1976-01-04
284 Cenchrus echinatus Kilauea Crater Walk Sunny rocky path Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12259 Hawaii BISH 1922-12-13
285 Cenchrus echinatus Nanakuli Near beach Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12329 Oahu BISH 1939-05-14
286 Cenchrus echinatus Kaali Mixed with coll. of Hydrocotyle Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Niihau BISH 1912-01-01
287 Cenchrus echinatus [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; North-West Hawaiian Islands; Lisianski; Hawaii; Honolulu; Lisianski Island Occasional in the bunchgrass association; less common in the Ipomoea-Tribulus association Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6504 Lisianski Island BISH 1980-07-11
288 Cenchrus echinatus Waimea N. Kohala range paddock Abundant Preserved_Specimen Hairy sandbur Hosaka, E.Y. 2127 Hawaii BISH 1938-06-01
289 Cenchrus echinatus North Island Associated vegetation: Setaria verticillata, Solanum nelsonii, Eragrostis variabilis, Tribulus cistoides, Boerhavia repens. Preserved_Specimen Lots of plants observed. This is a new island record. Starr, F. 9906143 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1999-06-14
290 Cenchrus echinatus Kaluakoi, Kawakiu Road Sand dunes Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12458 Molokai BISH 1932-12-22
291 Cenchrus echinatus Waimea N. Kohala Growing in range paddock Preserved_Specimen Occasional Hosaka, E.Y. 2128 Hawaii BISH 1938-06-01
292 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Crater In the crater, dry slopes Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1465 Oahu BISH 1931-01-22
293 Cenchrus echinatus Tern Islet Abundant throughout the island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6226 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1978-09-11
294 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu, Pensacola St. Hawaii Agr. Expt. Station Weed in cultivated field Preserved_Specimen Wong, R. Oahu BISH 1940-10-09
295 Cenchrus echinatus 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. Preserved_Specimen Abbott, I.A. 91.27 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
296 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet. Along inside slope. Preserved_Specimen Standard glabrous Cenchrus echinatus type (this sheet) is found occasionally. Pilose var. hillebrandianus type (see BISH 768195) is rare. There also appears to be an intermediate form (see BISH 768194). Hobdy, R.W. 1022 Maui BISH 1981-03-06
297 Cenchrus echinatus Puuhonua o Honaunau Natl. National Park Kona Coast Plants growing among ruins and heavily disturbed coast lowlands. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 9819 Hawaii BISH 1982-09-11
298 Cenchrus echinatus Kupikipikio Pt. (Black Point) Rocky shore Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 115 Oahu BISH 1922-10-08
299 Cenchrus echinatus Kahoolawe Aleale with Senna gaudichaudii, Portulaca molokiniensis, Capparis sandwichiana, Bidens mauiensis Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 8856 Kahoolawe BISH 2001-01-30
300 Cenchrus echinatus U.S. Experiment Station Weed in grounds of U.S. Experiment Station Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14068 Oahu BISH 1916-07-19
301 Cenchrus echinatus Tern Islet Common Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1661 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1961-09-02
302 Cenchrus echinatus Laie Slope: 15% Soil: sandy loam; Vegetation type: grasses and weeds; distribution: widely scattered Preserved_Specimen Has stickers on them Kamae, K.K. 40 Oahu BISH 1967-05-03
303 Cenchrus echinatus Moku Manu, S islet Occasional. Preserved_Specimen Scattered patches. Starr, F. 6022809 Oahu BISH 2006-02-28
304 Cenchrus echinatus Halemano, Wahiawa In moderately moist pineapple field Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 402 Oahu BISH 1931-06-07
305 Cenchrus echinatus East Maui, Hana District, Ka Iwi O Pele Secondary forest dominated by Hibiscus, Eucalyptus, Casuarina, Schinus and Ardisia. Steep, NE slope. Occasional on open, cliff areas. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2627 Maui BISH 1987-11-13
306 Cenchrus echinatus W Maui, 7-1/2 mi S of Wailuku at Papawai Point Roadside weed, with Tricholaena repens etc. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3807 Maui BISH 1969-06-28
307 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Diamond Head Crater In the crater Preserved_Specimen Herb, height 0.5+ m St.John, H. 1360 Oahu BISH 1930-05-11
308 Cenchrus echinatus Ewa Beach In vacant lot near beach Preserved_Specimen Erect grass ca. 30 cm. high Bryan Jr., E.H. 1027 Oahu BISH 1935-10-20
309 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; U.S. Experiment Station Weed in grounds Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14068 Oahu BISH 1916-07-19
310 Cenchrus echinatus On west side near camp and the Casuarina Sod grass growing in sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Up to 0.6 m tall Conant, S. 174 Laysan Island BISH 1983-07-25
311 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Kaimuki In Topping's lawn Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 12255 Oahu BISH 1938-08-01
312 Cenchrus echinatus Halemano, Wahiawa In moderately moist pinapple field Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 402 Oahu BISH 1931-06-07
313 Cenchrus echinatus West Coast and in the central part of the island Growing as a sod grass among patches of Ipomoea, Boerhavia, Tribulus, and some Eragrostis. Locally common growing in sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Heighth: .1 - .3 m Conant, S. 188 Lisianski Island BISH 1983-08-08
314 Cenchrus echinatus Kiei Islet on S side On steep slope on S side of islet. Occasional. A few clumps on steep slope. One small plant on upper terraced section. Reachable plants were pulled. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6040614 Lanai BISH 2006-04-06
315 Cenchrus echinatus Intersection of Wilder & Ke'aeumoku St From strip of weeds between road and sidewalk Preserved_Specimen Abundant Faccenda, K. 1656 Oahu BISH 2020-08-12
316 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Honolulu District, Koko Head Introduced. Sparsely scattered throughout area. Preserved_Specimen Bruegmann, M.M. 153 Oahu BISH 1984-02-18
317 Cenchrus echinatus Waikiki Sandy soil near coast Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 13801 Oahu BISH 1916-06-19
318 Cenchrus echinatus Laie Field #11 BYU-HC Farm Slope: 2%; soil: clay; distribution: Tropical America Preserved_Specimen Smooth annul, 1'-2' high, leaves flat 2-7 Tupou, L. 1 Oahu BISH 1980-12-01
319 Cenchrus echinatus Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Growing beneath a Casuarina tree like a bunch grass in sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen 1 m tall. This specimen has a rust. Conant, S. 182 Laysan Island BISH 1983-08-02
320 Cenchrus echinatus Manoa Valley Roadside Preserved_Specimen Height of plant: 1/2 m Merrill 42 Oahu BISH 1924-08-01
321 Cenchrus echinatus Hauula Slope flat; soil sandy loam, grassland, scattered Preserved_Specimen Weed. Spikes at the tip of grass Hai, N. 0.44 Oahu BISH 1975-04-05
322 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet Occasional. Not much persent. Preserved_Specimen Only forming in small patches in a couple spots in center of islet. Seed heads seem less robust than the average Cenchrus echinatus. Perhaps the same species listed as Cenchrus echinatus var. hillebrandii by previous observers. The regular Cenchrus echinatus was seen near the landing. Starr, F. 6040502 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
323 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu; Waikiki District Vacant lot Preserved_Specimen Baker, R.J. Oahu BISH 1932-07-20
324 Cenchrus echinatus Southeast Island, East side of islet Associated vegetation: Verbesina encelioides, Sonchus oleraceus, Tribulus cistoides, Boerhavia repens. Preserved_Specimen About 300 plants observed, only a few fertile. Starr, F. 9906142 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1999-06-14
325 Cenchrus echinatus Miller Valley In pocket of soil in rock. 1 dead and 1 living plant. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1206 Nihoa BISH 1968-08-26
326 Cenchrus echinatus Punaluu Ranch Green valley Slope: 3'; soil: rocky clay; vegetation type: front lawn; distribution: wide spread Preserved_Specimen Individual burs at end of stem Avilla, J.J. 36 Oahu BISH 1975-03-10
327 Cenchrus echinatus Puuhonua o Honaunau Natl. Historical Park Collected along coastal and inland trail Predominantly exotic vegetation. Area highly modified by ancient Polynesians. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 10235 Hawaii BISH 1984-04-07
328 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet Occasional. Not much present. Only forming small patches in a couple spots in center of islet. Preserved_Specimen Seed heads seem less robust than average Cenchrus echinatus. Perhaps the same species listed as Cenchrus echinatus var. hillebrandii by previous observers. Starr, F. 6040531 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
329 Cenchrus echinatus Green Island Nears quarters and along runway Common in a few disturbed areas near quarters and along runway. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2771 Kure Atoll BISH 1964-08-14
330 Cenchrus echinatus Molokini Islet. Along inside slope. Preserved_Specimen Standard glabrous Cenchrus echinatus type is found occasionally (see BISH 768196). Pilose var. hillebrandianus type is rare (see BISH 768195). This sheet appears to be an intermediate form. Hobdy, R.W. 1022 Maui BISH 1981-03-06
331 Cenchrus echinatus Ewa Beach In vacant lot near beach Preserved_Specimen Erect grass ca. 30 cm high Bryan Jr., E.H. 1028 Oahu BISH 1935-10-20
332 Cenchrus echinatus Kailua Mokulua Is., S islet Pebbly beach Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 12912 Oahu BISH 1936-02-16
333 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Rd OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 10/18/2007
334 Cenchrus echinatus Laie Temple Courts Open field Preserved_Specimen Abundance: scattered Tanabe, L. 1 Oahu BISH 1960-10-14
335 Cenchrus echinatus Kaohikaipu Islet Waimanalo Bay Broken basalt Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 14046 Oahu BISH 1937-06-13
336 Cenchrus echinatus Kipapa Gulch Weed on roadside Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 1364 Oahu BISH 1936-03-22
337 Cenchrus echinatus Kahului Arid waste ground Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. 12262 Maui BISH 1935-10-01
338 Cenchrus echinatus Kapapa Islet, Kaneohe Bay Sandy soil on raised reef. Occasional at one station 50 feet in diameter Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 14015 Oahu BISH 1937-06-06
339 Cenchrus echinatus Mokeehia, Maui. Near summit and on S slope near coast A few seeding patches near summit and on south slope near coast. Preserved_Specimen Occasional. Starr, F. 5040416 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
340 Cenchrus echinatus Near Kokoolau Crater Growing along roadside Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. 722 Hawaii BISH 1943-08-06
341 Cenchrus echinatus Kaiulani Street, Waikiki Weed along sidewalk Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 7 Oahu BISH 1967-06-04
342 Cenchrus echinatus Manana (Rabbit) Island Dominant plant. Mostly dried out, but covering most of slope. Sandbar. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2570 Oahu BISH 1964-02-29
343 Cenchrus echinatus Kau Distrist, along Halape Beach some distance west of Halape shelter Growing under tree, in shade Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 852 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-30
344 Cenchrus echinatus Schofield Road Roadside weed Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1929-02-10
345 Cenchrus echinatus Diamond Head Crater Dry slopes Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1462 Oahu BISH 1931-01-22
346 Cenchrus echinatus Manana (Rabbit) Island Cinder slopes, abundant Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 12821 Oahu BISH 1936-01-18
347 Cenchrus echinatus Halemano, Wahiawa In moderately wet pineapple field Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 413 Oahu BISH 1931-06-07
348 Cenchrus echinatus Puu Koae Islet Preserved_Specimen A few plants only Hobdy, R.W. 1960 Kahoolawe BISH 1984-02-11
349 Cenchrus echinatus Waianae Mts. Mauna Kapu - Palikea Preserved_Specimen Polynesian;; indigenous to Hawaiian Islands Krajina, V.J. 611029016 Oahu BISH 1961-10-29
350 Cenchrus echinatus Mokuauia Islet, Oahu on the southwestern side inland from the sign and beach Preserved_Specimen Rare. Two small patches were found on the southwestern side in a weedy area inland from the sign and beach. Plants were pulled and bagged. Starr, F. 5022219 Oahu BISH 2007-02-22
351 Cenchrus echinatus Mokuleia Preserved_Specimen Weed Degener, O. 12263 Oahu BISH 1936-08-26
352 Cenchrus echinatus Smuggler's Cove Camp area, near most makai barracks building Preserved_Specimen Uncommon on island Char, W.P. 78.082 Kahoolawe BISH 1978-11-26
353 Cenchrus echinatus Popoia Islet, Oahu. Near landing Preserved_Specimen Uncommon. Starr, F. 502236 Oahu BISH 2005-02-23
354 Cenchrus echinatus Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1021 Oahu BISH 1909-01-15
355 Cenchrus echinatus NE Lanai, Halulu Gulch OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Lanai HAPI 10/18/2007
356 Cenchrus echinatus Manana, Oahu on trail on coast on northwest corner of island Preserved_Specimen Rare. Two plants on trail near coast on northwest corner of island. Plants were pulled and bagged. Starr, F. 502258 Oahu BISH 2005-02-25
357 Cenchrus echinatus Rabbit Island Dense growth of grasses, after rains Preserved_Specimen Richardson, F. Oahu BISH 1954-03-14
358 Cenchrus echinatus Ewa Beach Chun's pasture Chun's pasture Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1956-12-15
359 Cenchrus echinatus Keopuka, Maui Preserved_Specimen Rare. One patch. Starr, F. 5040529 Maui BISH 2005-04-05
360 Cenchrus echinatus Koko Head Above Hanauma Bay Dry rocky slope. Commoner than tye typical variety of the species. Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1486 Oahu BISH 1948-04-16
361 Cenchrus echinatus Puu Pehe Islet Dominant. Found virtually everywhere on islet. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6040629 Maui BISH 2006-04-06
362 Cenchrus echinatus Green Island Nears quarters and along runway Common in a few disturbed areas near quarters and along runway. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2771 Kure Atoll BISH 1964-08-14
363 Cenchrus echinatus Kalaupapa National Historical Park; weedy patches around Bayview and Quonset Preserved_Specimen Wysong, M.L. 785 Molokai BISH 2005-08-12
364 Cenchrus echinatus Lawai Intersection of Oyama Rd. & Hwy. 50 Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 615 Kauai BISH 1983-09-29
365 Cenchrus echinatus 25 feet east of Casuarina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1223 Laysan Island BISH 1968-09-12
366 Cenchrus echinatus University of Hawaii campus, quarry; NE corner, near banyan tree Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 31 Oahu BISH 1966-03-19
367 Cenchrus echinatus 25 ft. east of Casuarina Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1223 Laysan Island BISH 1968-09-12
368 Cenchrus echinatus Kapapa, Oahu. On west side Preserved_Specimen Rare. One plant on west side that was pulled. Starr, F. 5041817 Oahu BISH 2005-04-18
369 Cenchrus echinatus Kilauea Byron Camp Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12160 Hawaii BISH 1929-10-01
370 Cenchrus echinatus Kaimuki In Topping's lawn Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 12256 Oahu BISH 1938-08-01
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