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Limnocharis flava

(L.) Buchenau (1868)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Alismatales Family: Alismataceae Genus: Limnocharis

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Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Index Crit. Butom. Alism. Juncag.: 13 (1868)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:696 (DESCR); Faccenda, Arthur, et al. 2025:151 (NEWNAT/K, O)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Limnocharis flava Waimea Arboretum edge of pond, full sun Preserved_Specimen bases submerged; flowers malodorous; petals lemon yellow with creamy yellow near the margins Lau, J. 2804 Oahu BISH 1986-09-09
2 Limnocharis flava 3785 Old Pali Rd., Honolulu flooded large pot, full sun Preserved_Specimen emergent Lau, J. 2271 Oahu BISH 1986-04-21
3 Limnocharis flava Huleia National Wildlife Refuge, Management Unit #H1N. Fallow pond dominated by Sagittaria, with Ludwigia octovalvis, Echinochloa, population of Limnocharis. First naturalized record of the species in the State. Preserved_Specimen Uyehara, K.J. Kauai BISH 2014-12-17
4 Limnocharis flava Ukoa Pond, southwest side. Growing in open water. Preserved_Specimen Plant 2 ft high, eaten by cows. One of a kind. Funk, E.J. Oahu BISH 1995-02-25
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