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Pontederia crassipes

Mart. (1824)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Commelinales Family: Pontederiaceae Genus: Pontederia

water hyacinth

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Free floating perennial herbs, stoloniferous.

Stems: Vegetative stems condensed, except when branching.

Roots: Fibrous root system.

Leaves: Leaves simple. In a basal rosette. Blades ovate to orbicular, usually 3.5–16 cm long, 4–14 cm wide. Blades leathery. Margins entire. Veins acrodromous. Petioles usually 7–30 cm long, inflated near base, sheathing and tubular. Stipules 2.5–14 cm.

Flowers: Flowers numerous on scapes 1–4 dm long, with a conspicuous sheath near middle; terminal. Flowers bisexual (perfect). Perianth in two series violet, the tube curved, 1.5–2 cm long, the lobes obovate to elliptic, 3.54 cm long, upper lobe enlarged and with a patch of blue with a yellow center. Stamens 6 (3 long & 3 short). Ovary superior, 3-celled; ovules numerous.

Fruit: Capsules. Seeds longitudinally ribbed.

Ploidy: 2n = 30; 32; 58

Habitat: Aquatic.

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

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

Dispersal Agents

Water/Ocean
Birds

Vegetative Reproduction

Pollinators

Specimens

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 1: 9 (1824)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1604 (K, O, M, H [as Eichhornia crassipes]); Staples & Herbst 2005:751 (DESCR); Oppenheimer & Bogner 2019:23 (L); Pellegrini et al. 2018:63 (Syn. E. crassipes = P. crassipes)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Pontederia crassipes Bishop Museum Grounds, Courtyard between Konia Hall and Paki Hall. Growing inside of the Stone Bowl from Kapahi, Kapa`a Homestead, Kauai. In fetid water with duckweeds at the surface and Amphipods among the roots. Water reservoir < 0.3 m across (depth unchecked). Area planted with a mix of Polynesian and Non-native plants; Musa sp., Alpinia sp. (variegated leaf cultivar), Microsorum grossum, Spathodea campanulata seedling, and recently planted Piper methysticum. Strong afternoon sun, but shaded morning and afternoon (the area is mostly enclosed by walls). Preserved_Specimen Ornamental. Height of vegetative parts ~ 30 cm; flower ~42 cm. Bright lime green waxy leaves and stems. Petioles swollen corky bulb-like floats. Roots are a fibrous, black, tangled mass. Flowers purple with a yellow spot on the dorsal petal and a faint fishy/not pleasant odor. Flowers are very delicate upon drying. Walvoord, N. 2022025 Oahu BISH 2022-07-14
2 Pontederia crassipes Kaaawa; Mouth of Kaaawa Stream Abundantly established. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 13313 Oahu BISH 1933-07-19
3 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
4 Pontederia crassipes Rainshed Heliport, Volcano, HI 96785, USA UNKNOWN Maui HAPI 12/31/1996
5 Pontederia crassipes Waipio, Hamakua District; Waipio Stream Along banks of stream and in water. Preserved_Specimen In pure stands. St.John, H. 24011 Hawaii BISH 1950-01-01
6 Pontederia crassipes Laie; W of Wailua Growing wild in still water of a pond-like river covered with growth of other green plants. Preserved_Specimen Purple flowers. Tanabe, L. 23 Oahu BISH 1960-12-07
7 Pontederia crassipes East Maui, Makawao District, On Haleakala Highway side of Kanaha Pond Disturbed roadside along highway; dominated by grasses, Pluchea indica and P. symphytifolia. Floating at margins of canal adjacent to SW corner of pond. Preserved_Specimen Vegetative. Wagner, W.L. 5802 Maui BISH 1988-03-03
8 Pontederia crassipes Punahou School, Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
9 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/2015
10 Pontederia crassipes O????ahu, East Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
11 Pontederia crassipes Along Schofield-Waikane trail UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/1996
12 Pontederia crassipes Laie; BYU-Hawaii campus Floating on pools. Preserved_Specimen Perennial herb, clustered round leaves, air-filled stems. Slender roots descend near flowering time. Mackelprang, J. 186 Oahu BISH 1977-04-01
13 Pontederia crassipes Beach NW of Kahului Growing in muddy pond. Preserved_Specimen Flowers pale blue. Fosberg, F.R. 9823 Maui BISH 1933-08-17
14 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Fish farms behind Laie Rooted in mud in water-filled slough. Preserved_Specimen Large herb; flower red-violet, upper petal with central yellow spot surrounded by blue. Herbst, D.R. 5281 Oahu BISH 1975-04-21
15 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
16 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu: Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus; courtyard of St. John Hall Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
17 Pontederia crassipes Near sewage plant and station #3 for harvesting In two ponds. Preserved_Specimen Luxuriant growth; flowers purple. Smith, L.B. 148 Oahu BISH 1976-07-30
18 Pontederia crassipes Punaluu; Kau Districti Naturalized and common in pond between houses and ocean. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9768 Hawaii BISH 1930-04-13
19 Pontederia crassipes Laie Rare. Preserved_Specimen Water flower plant; Flower purple with yellow patch. Kamae, K.K. 45 Oahu BISH 1967-05-03
20 Pontederia crassipes Koele, west of Nininiwai Hill. Naturalized and spreading throughout a large reservoir and covering at least 75% of the surface area. Preserved_Specimen Aquatic weed; flowers blue/purple, erect. Oppenheimer, H.L. 91802 Lanai BISH 2018-09-27
21 Pontederia crassipes Keolu Hills, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii Cultivated in open pond, floating on water surface. Preserved_Specimen Floating, herbaceous plant, spongy stems, long black roots with many rootlets, purple flowers on tall inflorscence. Crago, L.M. 2005145 Oahu BISH 2005-03-26
22 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Laie Cemetery Floating on water. Preserved_Specimen Flower stalk ca. 1 ft. long; flower 6 petals, pale violet, 6 stamens, 3 long and 3 short. Perennial with short stem rosette of leaves (8 in. - 1 ft.) leaf enlarges to an oval bulb. 41 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
23 Pontederia crassipes Bishop Museum Grounds, Courtyard between Konia Hall and Paki Hall. Growing inside of the Stone Bowl from Kapahi, Kapa`a Homestead, Kauai. In fetid water with duckweeds at the surface and Amphipods among the roots. Water reservoir < 0.3 m across (depth unchecked). Area planted with a mix of Polynesian and Non-native plants; Musa sp., Alpinia sp. (variegated leaf cultivar), Microsorum grossum, Spathodea campanulata seedling, and recently planted Piper methysticum. Strong afternoon sun, but shaded morning and afternoon (the area is mostly enclosed by walls). Preserved_Specimen Ornamental. Height of vegetative parts ~ 30 cm; flower ~42 cm. Bright lime green waxy leaves and stems. Petioles swollen corky bulb-like floats. Roots are a fibrous, black, tangled mass. Flowers purple with a yellow spot on the dorsal petal and a faint fishy/not pleasant odor. Flowers are very delicate upon drying. Walvoord, N. 2022025 Oahu BISH 2022-07-14
24 Pontederia crassipes Kaaawa; Mouth of Kaaawa Stream Abundantly established. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 13313 Oahu BISH 1933-07-19
25 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
26 Pontederia crassipes Rainshed Heliport, Volcano, HI 96785, USA UNKNOWN Maui HAPI 12/31/1996
27 Pontederia crassipes Waipio, Hamakua District; Waipio Stream Along banks of stream and in water. Preserved_Specimen In pure stands. St.John, H. 24011 Hawaii BISH 1950-01-01
28 Pontederia crassipes Laie; W of Wailua Growing wild in still water of a pond-like river covered with growth of other green plants. Preserved_Specimen Purple flowers. Tanabe, L. 23 Oahu BISH 1960-12-07
29 Pontederia crassipes East Maui, Makawao District, On Haleakala Highway side of Kanaha Pond Disturbed roadside along highway; dominated by grasses, Pluchea indica and P. symphytifolia. Floating at margins of canal adjacent to SW corner of pond. Preserved_Specimen Vegetative. Wagner, W.L. 5802 Maui BISH 1988-03-03
30 Pontederia crassipes Punahou School, Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
31 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/2015
32 Pontederia crassipes O????ahu, East Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
33 Pontederia crassipes Along Schofield-Waikane trail UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/1996
34 Pontederia crassipes Laie; BYU-Hawaii campus Floating on pools. Preserved_Specimen Perennial herb, clustered round leaves, air-filled stems. Slender roots descend near flowering time. Mackelprang, J. 186 Oahu BISH 1977-04-01
35 Pontederia crassipes Beach NW of Kahului Growing in muddy pond. Preserved_Specimen Flowers pale blue. Fosberg, F.R. 9823 Maui BISH 1933-08-17
36 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Fish farms behind Laie Rooted in mud in water-filled slough. Preserved_Specimen Large herb; flower red-violet, upper petal with central yellow spot surrounded by blue. Herbst, D.R. 5281 Oahu BISH 1975-04-21
37 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
38 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu: Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus; courtyard of St. John Hall Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
39 Pontederia crassipes Near sewage plant and station #3 for harvesting In two ponds. Preserved_Specimen Luxuriant growth; flowers purple. Smith, L.B. 148 Oahu BISH 1976-07-30
40 Pontederia crassipes Punaluu; Kau Districti Naturalized and common in pond between houses and ocean. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9768 Hawaii BISH 1930-04-13
41 Pontederia crassipes Laie Rare. Preserved_Specimen Water flower plant; Flower purple with yellow patch. Kamae, K.K. 45 Oahu BISH 1967-05-03
42 Pontederia crassipes Koele, west of Nininiwai Hill. Naturalized and spreading throughout a large reservoir and covering at least 75% of the surface area. Preserved_Specimen Aquatic weed; flowers blue/purple, erect. Oppenheimer, H.L. 91802 Lanai BISH 2018-09-27
43 Pontederia crassipes Keolu Hills, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii Cultivated in open pond, floating on water surface. Preserved_Specimen Floating, herbaceous plant, spongy stems, long black roots with many rootlets, purple flowers on tall inflorscence. Crago, L.M. 2005145 Oahu BISH 2005-03-26
44 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Laie Cemetery Floating on water. Preserved_Specimen Flower stalk ca. 1 ft. long; flower 6 petals, pale violet, 6 stamens, 3 long and 3 short. Perennial with short stem rosette of leaves (8 in. - 1 ft.) leaf enlarges to an oval bulb. 41 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
45 Pontederia crassipes Bishop Museum Grounds, Courtyard between Konia Hall and Paki Hall. Growing inside of the Stone Bowl from Kapahi, Kapa`a Homestead, Kauai. In fetid water with duckweeds at the surface and Amphipods among the roots. Water reservoir < 0.3 m across (depth unchecked). Area planted with a mix of Polynesian and Non-native plants; Musa sp., Alpinia sp. (variegated leaf cultivar), Microsorum grossum, Spathodea campanulata seedling, and recently planted Piper methysticum. Strong afternoon sun, but shaded morning and afternoon (the area is mostly enclosed by walls). Preserved_Specimen Ornamental. Height of vegetative parts ~ 30 cm; flower ~42 cm. Bright lime green waxy leaves and stems. Petioles swollen corky bulb-like floats. Roots are a fibrous, black, tangled mass. Flowers purple with a yellow spot on the dorsal petal and a faint fishy/not pleasant odor. Flowers are very delicate upon drying. Walvoord, N. 2022025 Oahu BISH 2022-07-14
46 Pontederia crassipes Kaaawa; Mouth of Kaaawa Stream Abundantly established. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 13313 Oahu BISH 1933-07-19
47 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
48 Pontederia crassipes Rainshed Heliport, Volcano, HI 96785, USA UNKNOWN Maui HAPI 12/31/1996
49 Pontederia crassipes Waipio, Hamakua District; Waipio Stream Along banks of stream and in water. Preserved_Specimen In pure stands. St.John, H. 24011 Hawaii BISH 1950-01-01
50 Pontederia crassipes Laie; W of Wailua Growing wild in still water of a pond-like river covered with growth of other green plants. Preserved_Specimen Purple flowers. Tanabe, L. 23 Oahu BISH 1960-12-07
51 Pontederia crassipes East Maui, Makawao District, On Haleakala Highway side of Kanaha Pond Disturbed roadside along highway; dominated by grasses, Pluchea indica and P. symphytifolia. Floating at margins of canal adjacent to SW corner of pond. Preserved_Specimen Vegetative. Wagner, W.L. 5802 Maui BISH 1988-03-03
52 Pontederia crassipes Punahou School, Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
53 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/2015
54 Pontederia crassipes O????ahu, East Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
55 Pontederia crassipes Along Schofield-Waikane trail UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/1996
56 Pontederia crassipes Laie; BYU-Hawaii campus Floating on pools. Preserved_Specimen Perennial herb, clustered round leaves, air-filled stems. Slender roots descend near flowering time. Mackelprang, J. 186 Oahu BISH 1977-04-01
57 Pontederia crassipes Beach NW of Kahului Growing in muddy pond. Preserved_Specimen Flowers pale blue. Fosberg, F.R. 9823 Maui BISH 1933-08-17
58 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Fish farms behind Laie Rooted in mud in water-filled slough. Preserved_Specimen Large herb; flower red-violet, upper petal with central yellow spot surrounded by blue. Herbst, D.R. 5281 Oahu BISH 1975-04-21
59 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
60 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu: Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus; courtyard of St. John Hall Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
61 Pontederia crassipes Near sewage plant and station #3 for harvesting In two ponds. Preserved_Specimen Luxuriant growth; flowers purple. Smith, L.B. 148 Oahu BISH 1976-07-30
62 Pontederia crassipes Punaluu; Kau Districti Naturalized and common in pond between houses and ocean. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9768 Hawaii BISH 1930-04-13
63 Pontederia crassipes Laie Rare. Preserved_Specimen Water flower plant; Flower purple with yellow patch. Kamae, K.K. 45 Oahu BISH 1967-05-03
64 Pontederia crassipes Koele, west of Nininiwai Hill. Naturalized and spreading throughout a large reservoir and covering at least 75% of the surface area. Preserved_Specimen Aquatic weed; flowers blue/purple, erect. Oppenheimer, H.L. 91802 Lanai BISH 2018-09-27
65 Pontederia crassipes Keolu Hills, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii Cultivated in open pond, floating on water surface. Preserved_Specimen Floating, herbaceous plant, spongy stems, long black roots with many rootlets, purple flowers on tall inflorscence. Crago, L.M. 2005145 Oahu BISH 2005-03-26
66 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Laie Cemetery Floating on water. Preserved_Specimen Flower stalk ca. 1 ft. long; flower 6 petals, pale violet, 6 stamens, 3 long and 3 short. Perennial with short stem rosette of leaves (8 in. - 1 ft.) leaf enlarges to an oval bulb. 41 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
67 Pontederia crassipes Bishop Museum Grounds, Courtyard between Konia Hall and Paki Hall. Growing inside of the Stone Bowl from Kapahi, Kapa`a Homestead, Kauai. In fetid water with duckweeds at the surface and Amphipods among the roots. Water reservoir < 0.3 m across (depth unchecked). Area planted with a mix of Polynesian and Non-native plants; Musa sp., Alpinia sp. (variegated leaf cultivar), Microsorum grossum, Spathodea campanulata seedling, and recently planted Piper methysticum. Strong afternoon sun, but shaded morning and afternoon (the area is mostly enclosed by walls). Preserved_Specimen Ornamental. Height of vegetative parts ~ 30 cm; flower ~42 cm. Bright lime green waxy leaves and stems. Petioles swollen corky bulb-like floats. Roots are a fibrous, black, tangled mass. Flowers purple with a yellow spot on the dorsal petal and a faint fishy/not pleasant odor. Flowers are very delicate upon drying. Walvoord, N. 2022025 Oahu BISH 2022-07-14
68 Pontederia crassipes Kaaawa; Mouth of Kaaawa Stream Abundantly established. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 13313 Oahu BISH 1933-07-19
69 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
70 Pontederia crassipes Rainshed Heliport, Volcano, HI 96785, USA UNKNOWN Maui HAPI 12/31/1996
71 Pontederia crassipes Waipio, Hamakua District; Waipio Stream Along banks of stream and in water. Preserved_Specimen In pure stands. St.John, H. 24011 Hawaii BISH 1950-01-01
72 Pontederia crassipes Laie; W of Wailua Growing wild in still water of a pond-like river covered with growth of other green plants. Preserved_Specimen Purple flowers. Tanabe, L. 23 Oahu BISH 1960-12-07
73 Pontederia crassipes East Maui, Makawao District, On Haleakala Highway side of Kanaha Pond Disturbed roadside along highway; dominated by grasses, Pluchea indica and P. symphytifolia. Floating at margins of canal adjacent to SW corner of pond. Preserved_Specimen Vegetative. Wagner, W.L. 5802 Maui BISH 1988-03-03
74 Pontederia crassipes Punahou School, Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
75 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/2015
76 Pontederia crassipes O????ahu, East Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
77 Pontederia crassipes Along Schofield-Waikane trail UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/1996
78 Pontederia crassipes Laie; BYU-Hawaii campus Floating on pools. Preserved_Specimen Perennial herb, clustered round leaves, air-filled stems. Slender roots descend near flowering time. Mackelprang, J. 186 Oahu BISH 1977-04-01
79 Pontederia crassipes Beach NW of Kahului Growing in muddy pond. Preserved_Specimen Flowers pale blue. Fosberg, F.R. 9823 Maui BISH 1933-08-17
80 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Fish farms behind Laie Rooted in mud in water-filled slough. Preserved_Specimen Large herb; flower red-violet, upper petal with central yellow spot surrounded by blue. Herbst, D.R. 5281 Oahu BISH 1975-04-21
81 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
82 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu: Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus; courtyard of St. John Hall Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
83 Pontederia crassipes Near sewage plant and station #3 for harvesting In two ponds. Preserved_Specimen Luxuriant growth; flowers purple. Smith, L.B. 148 Oahu BISH 1976-07-30
84 Pontederia crassipes Punaluu; Kau Districti Naturalized and common in pond between houses and ocean. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9768 Hawaii BISH 1930-04-13
85 Pontederia crassipes Laie Rare. Preserved_Specimen Water flower plant; Flower purple with yellow patch. Kamae, K.K. 45 Oahu BISH 1967-05-03
86 Pontederia crassipes Koele, west of Nininiwai Hill. Naturalized and spreading throughout a large reservoir and covering at least 75% of the surface area. Preserved_Specimen Aquatic weed; flowers blue/purple, erect. Oppenheimer, H.L. 91802 Lanai BISH 2018-09-27
87 Pontederia crassipes Keolu Hills, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii Cultivated in open pond, floating on water surface. Preserved_Specimen Floating, herbaceous plant, spongy stems, long black roots with many rootlets, purple flowers on tall inflorscence. Crago, L.M. 2005145 Oahu BISH 2005-03-26
88 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Laie Cemetery Floating on water. Preserved_Specimen Flower stalk ca. 1 ft. long; flower 6 petals, pale violet, 6 stamens, 3 long and 3 short. Perennial with short stem rosette of leaves (8 in. - 1 ft.) leaf enlarges to an oval bulb. 41 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
89 Pontederia crassipes Bishop Museum Grounds, Courtyard between Konia Hall and Paki Hall. Growing inside of the Stone Bowl from Kapahi, Kapa`a Homestead, Kauai. In fetid water with duckweeds at the surface and Amphipods among the roots. Water reservoir < 0.3 m across (depth unchecked). Area planted with a mix of Polynesian and Non-native plants; Musa sp., Alpinia sp. (variegated leaf cultivar), Microsorum grossum, Spathodea campanulata seedling, and recently planted Piper methysticum. Strong afternoon sun, but shaded morning and afternoon (the area is mostly enclosed by walls). Preserved_Specimen Ornamental. Height of vegetative parts ~ 30 cm; flower ~42 cm. Bright lime green waxy leaves and stems. Petioles swollen corky bulb-like floats. Roots are a fibrous, black, tangled mass. Flowers purple with a yellow spot on the dorsal petal and a faint fishy/not pleasant odor. Flowers are very delicate upon drying. Walvoord, N. 2022025 Oahu BISH 2022-07-14
90 Pontederia crassipes Kaaawa; Mouth of Kaaawa Stream Abundantly established. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 13313 Oahu BISH 1933-07-19
91 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
92 Pontederia crassipes Rainshed Heliport, Volcano, HI 96785, USA UNKNOWN Maui HAPI 12/31/1996
93 Pontederia crassipes Waipio, Hamakua District; Waipio Stream Along banks of stream and in water. Preserved_Specimen In pure stands. St.John, H. 24011 Hawaii BISH 1950-01-01
94 Pontederia crassipes Laie; W of Wailua Growing wild in still water of a pond-like river covered with growth of other green plants. Preserved_Specimen Purple flowers. Tanabe, L. 23 Oahu BISH 1960-12-07
95 Pontederia crassipes East Maui, Makawao District, On Haleakala Highway side of Kanaha Pond Disturbed roadside along highway; dominated by grasses, Pluchea indica and P. symphytifolia. Floating at margins of canal adjacent to SW corner of pond. Preserved_Specimen Vegetative. Wagner, W.L. 5802 Maui BISH 1988-03-03
96 Pontederia crassipes Punahou School, Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
97 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/2015
98 Pontederia crassipes O????ahu, East Honolulu, HI, US UNKNOWN Hawaii HAPI 12/31/1996
99 Pontederia crassipes Along Schofield-Waikane trail UNKNOWN Oahu HAPI 12/31/1996
100 Pontederia crassipes Laie; BYU-Hawaii campus Floating on pools. Preserved_Specimen Perennial herb, clustered round leaves, air-filled stems. Slender roots descend near flowering time. Mackelprang, J. 186 Oahu BISH 1977-04-01
101 Pontederia crassipes Beach NW of Kahului Growing in muddy pond. Preserved_Specimen Flowers pale blue. Fosberg, F.R. 9823 Maui BISH 1933-08-17
102 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Fish farms behind Laie Rooted in mud in water-filled slough. Preserved_Specimen Large herb; flower red-violet, upper petal with central yellow spot surrounded by blue. Herbst, D.R. 5281 Oahu BISH 1975-04-21
103 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu; Univ. of Hawaii-Manoa campus, St. John Hall, in the courtyard Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
104 Pontederia crassipes Honolulu: Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus; courtyard of St. John Hall Floating on water in full sun. Preserved_Specimen Petals are orchid except for one petal which is orchid with a buttercup yellow spot surrounded by an aster violet zone. Flower fragrance - none in the morning. Lau, J. 1225 Oahu BISH 1985-07-18
105 Pontederia crassipes Near sewage plant and station #3 for harvesting In two ponds. Preserved_Specimen Luxuriant growth; flowers purple. Smith, L.B. 148 Oahu BISH 1976-07-30
106 Pontederia crassipes Punaluu; Kau Districti Naturalized and common in pond between houses and ocean. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9768 Hawaii BISH 1930-04-13
107 Pontederia crassipes Laie Rare. Preserved_Specimen Water flower plant; Flower purple with yellow patch. Kamae, K.K. 45 Oahu BISH 1967-05-03
108 Pontederia crassipes Koele, west of Nininiwai Hill. Naturalized and spreading throughout a large reservoir and covering at least 75% of the surface area. Preserved_Specimen Aquatic weed; flowers blue/purple, erect. Oppenheimer, H.L. 91802 Lanai BISH 2018-09-27
109 Pontederia crassipes Keolu Hills, Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii Cultivated in open pond, floating on water surface. Preserved_Specimen Floating, herbaceous plant, spongy stems, long black roots with many rootlets, purple flowers on tall inflorscence. Crago, L.M. 2005145 Oahu BISH 2005-03-26
110 Pontederia crassipes Laie; Laie Cemetery Floating on water. Preserved_Specimen Flower stalk ca. 1 ft. long; flower 6 petals, pale violet, 6 stamens, 3 long and 3 short. Perennial with short stem rosette of leaves (8 in. - 1 ft.) leaf enlarges to an oval bulb. 41 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
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