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Alternanthera sessilis

(L.) R.Br. ex DC. (1813)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-CoreEudicot Order: Caryophyllales Family: Amaranthaceae Genus: Alternanthera

sessile joyweed

Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Perennial herbs.

Stems: Stems prostrate, rarely ascending, often rooting at the nodes, 1–10 dm long, villous in lines and transversely at the nodes.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Opposite. Blades obovate to broadly elliptic, occasionally linear–lanceolate, 1–15 cm long, 0.3–3 cm wide. Surfaces glabrous to sparsely villous. Margins entire. Petioles 1–5 mm long. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in sessile spikes. Flowers bisexual (perfect), actinomorphic. Each flower subtended by a bract and 2 bracteoles. Bract and bracteoles shiny white, 0.7–1.5 mm long, glabrous. Calyx of 5 sepals, equal, 2.5–3 mm long, outer ones 1–nerved or indistinctly 3–nerved toward base. Corolla (petals) absent. Stamens 5, 2 sterile.

Fruit: Urticles 2–2.3 mm long; exceeding the sepals. Seeds 1 per fruit; the surface usually lustrous; endosperm essentially absent.

Ploidy: 2n = 34; 36; 40; 96

Habitat:

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

Synonyms (56)

Achyranthes linearifolia Sw. ex Wikstr. (1826)
Achyranthes polygonoides (L.) Lam. (1785)
Achyranthes repens Elliott (1817)
Achyranthes sessilis (L.) Besser (1810)
Achyranthes triandra Roxb. (1814)
Achyranthes villosa Blanco (1837)
Allaganthera forsskaolei Mart. (1814)
Alternanthera achyranth Forssk. (1775)
Alternanthera achyranthoides Hiern (1900)
Alternanthera denticulata var. bifaria Hassk. (1842)
Alternanthera denticulata var. major Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera dubia Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera ficoides P.Beauv. (1818)
Alternanthera ficoides var. minor P.Beauv. (1818)
Alternanthera ficoides var. versicolor Lem. (1865)
Alternanthera glabra Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera major (Benth.) Domin (1921)
Alternanthera nana R.Br. (1810)
Alternanthera nana var. major Benth. (1870)
Alternanthera polygonoides (L.) R.Br. ex Sweet (1818)
Alternanthera prostrata D.Don (1825)
Alternanthera repens J.F.Gmel. (1791)
Alternanthera sessilis f. lanceolata Kuntze (1891)
Alternanthera sessilis f. spathulifolia Kuntze (1891)
Alternanthera sessilis var. angustifolia Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera sessilis var. major Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera sessilis var. neglecta Kuntze (1891)
Alternanthera sessilis var. parviflora Kuntze (1891)
Alternanthera sessilis var. stauntonii Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera sessilis var. tenuissima (Suess.) Backer (1949)
Alternanthera sibirica (Vent. ex Schult.) Steud. (1840)
Alternanthera sissoo Velde (2003)
Alternanthera tenella Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera tenuissima Suess. (1939)
Alternanthera triandra Lam. (1783)
Alternanthera uliginosa (Domin) Dinter (1928)
Bucholzia polygonoides (L.) Mart. (1826)
Gomphrena brasiliensis Moq. (1849)
Gomphrena polygonoides L. (1753)
Gomphrena sessilis L. (1753)
Illecebrum denticulatum Spreng. (1824)
Illecebrum glabrum Spreng. ex Moq. (1849)
Illecebrum indicum Houtt. (1777)
Illecebrum nanum (R.Br.) Spreng. (1824)
Illecebrum polygonoides (L.) L. (1762)
Illecebrum sessile Pall. ex Moq. (1849)
Illecebrum sessilis L.
Illecebrum sibiricum Vent. ex Schult. (1819)
Illecebrum triandrum Llanos (1851)
Paronychia dubia Moq. (1849)
Paronychia sessilis (L.) Desf. (1804)
Paronychia tetragona Moench (1794)
Steiremis sessilifolia Raf. (1837)
Telanthera polygonoides (L.) Moq. (1849)
Telanthera polygonoides var. compacta Moq. (1849)
Telanthera polygonoides var. major Moq. (1849)

Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp.: 77 (1813)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:185 (O, Mo, M, H); Lorence et al. 1995:21 (K); Staples & Herbst 2005:99, 100 (KEY), 101 (DESCR); Imada 2007:34 (L)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. west side of kawainui marsh, kailua Locally common in moving water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 57428 Oahu BISH 3/28/1978
2 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Koloa District; Hanapepe River at Ho Road crossing, Hanapepe Growing on river bank, wet area. Occasional. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 5206 Kauai BISH 5/5/1987
3 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Maui County, HI, USA Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. Crago & C. Imada 2005-161 Maui HAPI 8/3/2005
4 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN F.R. Fosberg 27095 Oahu HAPI 9/22/1946
5 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. manele bay PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lanai conservation internship program collector number: 3 Kauai BISH 7/7/2005
6 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Near Waimanalo junction, Kailua Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 10928 Oahu BISH 6/28/1935
7 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town, Kauai, Hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
8 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Bishop Museum courtyard. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/9/1964
9 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Albert H. Azevedo Field, jct. of Hihimanu St. and Kalanianaole Hwy in Waimanalo Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 4828 Oahu BISH 6/4/1983
10 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Wailoa estuary, Hilo Floating near bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 7176 Hawaii BISH 7/25/1987
11 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. east maui, hana district Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka`uiki from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi o Pele. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN flynn, t. fromm, h. collector number: 2536 Maui BISH 10/22/1987
12 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, back of houghtailing and vineyard streets Cattle-grazed enclosure. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN egler, f.e. collector number: 37-265 Oahu BISH 8/18/1937
13 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, waikahululu, nuuanu stream at school street bridge Single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 27095 Oahu BISH 9/22/1946
14 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town, Kauai, Hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. Imada, C. Collector Number: 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
15 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Fair Grounds, fairway of short hole in Golf Links During rainy time, filled with water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 2/20/1938
16 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Manele Bay Emerging from cement curbside in Manele Bay beach parking lot. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lanai Conservation Internship Program 3 Lanai BISH 7/7/2005
17 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. wailoa estuary, hilo Floating near bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. luce, l. collector number: 7176 Hawaii BISH 7/25/1987
18 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Waikahululu, Nuuanu Stream at School Street Bridge Single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 27095 Oahu BISH 9/22/1946
19 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Boulder beach, Waimanu Valley, Kohala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 6885 Hawaii BISH 2/16/1984
20 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. hanapepe river crossing, hanapepe town, kauai, hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN crago, l.m. imada, c. collector number: 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
21 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. koloa district; hanapepe river at ho road crossing, hanapepe PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. flynn, t. collector number: 5206 Oahu BISH 5/5/1987
22 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. East Maui, Hana District Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka`uiki from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi o Pele. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Flynn, T. 2536 Maui BISH 10/22/1987
23 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. behind "donkey beach", between kealia and anahola In marshy ground. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hume, l. collector number: 362 Kauai BISH 10/23/1988
24 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu international airport, received in a shipment from singapore. cultivated aquatic plant imported via worldwide aquatics, honolulu, for a company in texas PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hoe, w.j. collector number: 5337 Oahu BISH 8/18/1992
25 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. 4090 akemama rd., lawai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. collector number: 5623 Oahu BISH 8/8/1985
26 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Lawai-Kai, cleared field. Moist. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynwood Hume 7 Kauai PTBG
27 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Nu'uanu Stream, Oahu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN F.R. Fosberg 27095 CONN 9/22/1946
28 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Mauka of bridge. Mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. M. Crago 2005-161 Kauai PTBG 8/3/2005
29 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River at Ho Road crossing, Hanapepe. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5206 Kauai PTBG 5/5/1987
30 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. In marshy ground behind "Donkey Beach", between Kealia and Anahola. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynwood Hume 362 Kauai PTBG 10/23/1988
31 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka'uiki fro m Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi O Pele. Elev. 0-120 ft. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 2536 Maui PTBG 10/22/1987
32 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honokahua, in lawn in Honol ua Store. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H80011 Maui PTBG 8/11/2000
33 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Kipu Point, above Keawanui Bay (N. Molokai), home garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5478 Molokai PTBG 8/3/1987
34 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. nu'uanu stream, oahu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f.r. fosberg 27095 UConn 9/22/1946
35 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. roadside at albert h. azevedo field, junction of hihimanu st. and kalaniana'ole hwy. in waimanalo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN w. l. wagner, d. r. herbst & s. w. miller 4828 Oahu US 6/4/1983
36 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. Crago & C. Imada 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
37 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. west side of kawainui marsh, kailua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 57428 Oahu US 3/28/1978
38 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. kipu point, above keawanui bay (n molokai), home garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence, w. l. wagner, s. p. perlman & s. montgomery 5478 Molokai US 8/3/1987
39 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Kipu Point, above Keawanui Bay (N Molokai), home garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D. H.; Wagner, W. L.; Perlman, S. P.; Montgomery, S. 5478 Molokai US 8/3/1987
40 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. West side of Kawainui Marsh, Kailua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F. R. 57428 Oahu US 3/28/1978
41 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. albert h. azevedo field, jct. of hihimanu st. and kalanianaole hwy in waimanalo Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. herbst, d.r.; mill, s. collector number: 4828 Oahu BISH 6/4/1983
42 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, back of houghtailing and vineyard streets, cattle-grazed enclosure PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. egler 37-265 Oahu US 8/18/1937
43 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. hanapepe river crossing, hanapepe town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN l. crago & c. imada 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
44 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, back of Houghtailing and Vineyard Streets, cattle-grazed enclosure PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Egler, F. E. 37-265 Oahu US 8/18/1937
45 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L. M.; Imada, C. T. 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
46 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Roadside at Albert H. Azevedo Field, junction of Hihimanu St. and Kalaniana'ole Hwy. in Waimanalo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W. L.; Herbst, D. R.; Miller, S. W. 4828 Oahu US 6/4/1983
47 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. West side of Kawainui Marsh, Kailua Locally common in moving water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 57428 Oahu BISH 3/28/1978
48 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. east maui, keanae Growing as a weed in a garden area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 2525 Maui BISH 2/26/1986
49 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Bishop Museum courtyard Among laua`e. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/9/1964
50 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu International Airport, received in a shipment from Singapore. Cultivated aquatic plant imported via Worldwide Aquatics, Honolulu, for a company in Texas PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hoe, W.J. 5337 Oahu BISH 8/18/1992
51 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, back of Houghtailing and Vineyard Streets Cattle-grazed enclosure. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Egler, F.E. 37-265 Oahu BISH 8/18/1937
52 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Behind "Donkey Beach", between Kealia and Anahola In marshy ground. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hume, L. 362 Kauai BISH 10/23/1988
53 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. boulder beach, waimanu valley, kohala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. collector number: 6885 Hawaii BISH 2/16/1984
54 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. 4090 Akemama Rd., Lawai Growing by trash can. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 5623 Kauai BISH 6/7/1905
55 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, fair grounds, fairway of short hole in golf links During rainy time, filled with water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN neal, m.c. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 2/20/1938
56 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. East Maui, Keanae Growing as a weed in a garden area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 2525 Maui BISH 2/26/1986
57 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. near waimanalo junction, kailua Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 10928 Oahu BISH 6/28/1935
58 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. west side of kawainui marsh, kailua Locally common in moving water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 57428 Oahu BISH 3/28/1978
59 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Koloa District; Hanapepe River at Ho Road crossing, Hanapepe Growing on river bank, wet area. Occasional. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 5206 Kauai BISH 5/5/1987
60 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Maui County, HI, USA Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. Crago & C. Imada 2005-161 Maui HAPI 8/3/2005
61 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN F.R. Fosberg 27095 Oahu HAPI 9/22/1946
62 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. manele bay PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lanai conservation internship program collector number: 3 Kauai BISH 7/7/2005
63 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Near Waimanalo junction, Kailua Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 10928 Oahu BISH 6/28/1935
64 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town, Kauai, Hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
65 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Bishop Museum courtyard. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/9/1964
66 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Albert H. Azevedo Field, jct. of Hihimanu St. and Kalanianaole Hwy in Waimanalo Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 4828 Oahu BISH 6/4/1983
67 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Wailoa estuary, Hilo Floating near bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 7176 Hawaii BISH 7/25/1987
68 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. east maui, hana district Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka`uiki from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi o Pele. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN flynn, t. fromm, h. collector number: 2536 Maui BISH 10/22/1987
69 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, back of houghtailing and vineyard streets Cattle-grazed enclosure. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN egler, f.e. collector number: 37-265 Oahu BISH 8/18/1937
70 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, waikahululu, nuuanu stream at school street bridge Single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 27095 Oahu BISH 9/22/1946
71 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town, Kauai, Hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. Imada, C. Collector Number: 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
72 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Fair Grounds, fairway of short hole in Golf Links During rainy time, filled with water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 2/20/1938
73 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Manele Bay Emerging from cement curbside in Manele Bay beach parking lot. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lanai Conservation Internship Program 3 Lanai BISH 7/7/2005
74 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. wailoa estuary, hilo Floating near bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. luce, l. collector number: 7176 Hawaii BISH 7/25/1987
75 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Waikahululu, Nuuanu Stream at School Street Bridge Single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 27095 Oahu BISH 9/22/1946
76 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Boulder beach, Waimanu Valley, Kohala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 6885 Hawaii BISH 2/16/1984
77 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. hanapepe river crossing, hanapepe town, kauai, hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN crago, l.m. imada, c. collector number: 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
78 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. koloa district; hanapepe river at ho road crossing, hanapepe PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. flynn, t. collector number: 5206 Oahu BISH 5/5/1987
79 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. East Maui, Hana District Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka`uiki from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi o Pele. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Flynn, T. 2536 Maui BISH 10/22/1987
80 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. behind "donkey beach", between kealia and anahola In marshy ground. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hume, l. collector number: 362 Kauai BISH 10/23/1988
81 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu international airport, received in a shipment from singapore. cultivated aquatic plant imported via worldwide aquatics, honolulu, for a company in texas PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hoe, w.j. collector number: 5337 Oahu BISH 8/18/1992
82 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. 4090 akemama rd., lawai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. collector number: 5623 Oahu BISH 8/8/1985
83 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Lawai-Kai, cleared field. Moist. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynwood Hume 7 Kauai PTBG
84 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Nu'uanu Stream, Oahu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN F.R. Fosberg 27095 CONN 9/22/1946
85 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Mauka of bridge. Mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. M. Crago 2005-161 Kauai PTBG 8/3/2005
86 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River at Ho Road crossing, Hanapepe. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5206 Kauai PTBG 5/5/1987
87 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. In marshy ground behind "Donkey Beach", between Kealia and Anahola. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynwood Hume 362 Kauai PTBG 10/23/1988
88 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka'uiki fro m Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi O Pele. Elev. 0-120 ft. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 2536 Maui PTBG 10/22/1987
89 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honokahua, in lawn in Honol ua Store. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H80011 Maui PTBG 8/11/2000
90 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Kipu Point, above Keawanui Bay (N. Molokai), home garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5478 Molokai PTBG 8/3/1987
91 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. nu'uanu stream, oahu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f.r. fosberg 27095 UConn 9/22/1946
92 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. roadside at albert h. azevedo field, junction of hihimanu st. and kalaniana'ole hwy. in waimanalo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN w. l. wagner, d. r. herbst & s. w. miller 4828 Oahu US 6/4/1983
93 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. Crago & C. Imada 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
94 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. west side of kawainui marsh, kailua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 57428 Oahu US 3/28/1978
95 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. kipu point, above keawanui bay (n molokai), home garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence, w. l. wagner, s. p. perlman & s. montgomery 5478 Molokai US 8/3/1987
96 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Kipu Point, above Keawanui Bay (N Molokai), home garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D. H.; Wagner, W. L.; Perlman, S. P.; Montgomery, S. 5478 Molokai US 8/3/1987
97 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. West side of Kawainui Marsh, Kailua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F. R. 57428 Oahu US 3/28/1978
98 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. albert h. azevedo field, jct. of hihimanu st. and kalanianaole hwy in waimanalo Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. herbst, d.r.; mill, s. collector number: 4828 Oahu BISH 6/4/1983
99 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, back of houghtailing and vineyard streets, cattle-grazed enclosure PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. egler 37-265 Oahu US 8/18/1937
100 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. hanapepe river crossing, hanapepe town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN l. crago & c. imada 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
101 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, back of Houghtailing and Vineyard Streets, cattle-grazed enclosure PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Egler, F. E. 37-265 Oahu US 8/18/1937
102 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L. M.; Imada, C. T. 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
103 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Roadside at Albert H. Azevedo Field, junction of Hihimanu St. and Kalaniana'ole Hwy. in Waimanalo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W. L.; Herbst, D. R.; Miller, S. W. 4828 Oahu US 6/4/1983
104 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. West side of Kawainui Marsh, Kailua Locally common in moving water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 57428 Oahu BISH 3/28/1978
105 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. east maui, keanae Growing as a weed in a garden area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 2525 Maui BISH 2/26/1986
106 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Bishop Museum courtyard Among laua`e. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/9/1964
107 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu International Airport, received in a shipment from Singapore. Cultivated aquatic plant imported via Worldwide Aquatics, Honolulu, for a company in Texas PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hoe, W.J. 5337 Oahu BISH 8/18/1992
108 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, back of Houghtailing and Vineyard Streets Cattle-grazed enclosure. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Egler, F.E. 37-265 Oahu BISH 8/18/1937
109 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Behind "Donkey Beach", between Kealia and Anahola In marshy ground. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hume, L. 362 Kauai BISH 10/23/1988
110 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. boulder beach, waimanu valley, kohala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. collector number: 6885 Hawaii BISH 2/16/1984
111 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. 4090 Akemama Rd., Lawai Growing by trash can. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 5623 Kauai BISH 6/7/1905
112 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, fair grounds, fairway of short hole in golf links During rainy time, filled with water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN neal, m.c. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 2/20/1938
113 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. East Maui, Keanae Growing as a weed in a garden area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 2525 Maui BISH 2/26/1986
114 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. near waimanalo junction, kailua Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 10928 Oahu BISH 6/28/1935
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