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Arachniodes insularis

W.H.Wagner (1993)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Pteridophyta Class/Clade: Polypodiopsida Order: Polypodiales Family: Dryopteridaceae Genus: Arachniodes

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Endemic

Island Status

Kaua'i Endemic
O'ahu Endemic
Molokai Endemic
Maui Endemic
Hawai'i Endemic

Dispersal Agents


Bibliography

Name Published In: Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 63 (1993)

Other References

Palmer 2003:49 (K, O, Mo, M, H); Josh VanDeMark pers. comm. 2025 (H†, 1995)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Arachniodes insularis Wailau Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 568 Molokai BISH 1912-09-01
2 Arachniodes insularis Lanai & Maui Preserved_Specimen rhizome not creeping Hillebrand, W.B. BISH
3 Arachniodes insularis unknown Preserved_Specimen Merrill, J.W. BISH
4 Arachniodes insularis unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
5 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Manawainui Planeze, Manawainui fenceline, just east of Healani L.Z. Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2103 Maui BISH 2000-09-28
6 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Upper Shelf of Kipahulu Valley. Junction Tr 17 contour Bird Transect and USFWS Tr #17 Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2431 Maui BISH 2019-04-24
7 Arachniodes insularis Ukelele [20°47'N 156°15'W] Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 916 Maui BISH 1919-07-25
8 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Haleakala Crater at Crystal Cave Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2092003 Maui BISH 2000-06-15
9 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Manawainui Planeze below treeline along trail to USFWS Transect 18A west of station #7 on streambank of s Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2419002 Maui BISH 2018-10-04
10 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Pualaia, 20°40'N 156°06'W Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1753 Maui BISH 1917-12-05
11 Arachniodes insularis Wailau Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 568 Molokai BISH 1912-09-01
12 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Manawainui Planeze below treeline along trail to USFWS Transect 18A west of station #7 on streambank of s Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2419002 Maui BISH 2018-10-04
13 Arachniodes insularis Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Baldwin, D.D. 15 Maui BISH 1875-01-01
14 Arachniodes insularis Ukelele [20°47'N 156°15'W] Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 916 Maui BISH 1919-07-25
15 Arachniodes insularis Waikamoi Preserved_Specimen Bonsey, E. 429 Maui BISH 1961-08-16
16 Arachniodes insularis East Maui; Kula Pipe Line between Waikamoi Stream and Puohokamoa Stream 20.8N 156.2W Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620417002 Maui BISH 1962-04-17
17 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Manawainui Planeze, Manawainui fenceline, tag #56-57, cyanea gulch. Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2100 Maui BISH 2000-09-28
18 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Upper Shelf of Kipahulu Valley. Junction Tr 17 contour Bird Transect and USFWS Tr #17 Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2431 Maui BISH 2019-04-24
19 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Manawainui Planeze below treeline along trail to USFWS Transect 18A west of station #7 on streambank of s Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2419002 Maui BISH 2018-10-04
20 Arachniodes insularis N slope of Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1146 Maui BISH 1919-08-15
21 Arachniodes insularis Olinda Pipeline Preserved_Specimen Smith, F.G. 62 Maui BISH 1929-03-24
22 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Manawainui Planeze, Manawainui fenceline, tag #56-57, cyanea gulch. Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2100 Maui BISH 2000-09-28
23 Arachniodes insularis Koolau Mts., between Punaluu and Kaipapau Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1908-11-14
24 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, above Olinda, Ukulele pipeline trail. Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1908-12-05
25 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Kula Pipeline Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1929-02-07
26 Arachniodes insularis unknown Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. BISH
27 Arachniodes insularis [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; O`ahu; Hawai`i; Honolulu] Preserved_Specimen Judd, J.R. Oahu BISH 1888-01-01
28 Arachniodes insularis Maui Preserved_Specimen Maui BISH
29 Arachniodes insularis Oahu or Hawaii (Kona or Kilauea) Preserved_Specimen Lack, F. BISH 1880-01-01
30 Arachniodes insularis Haleakala Preserved_Specimen Baldwin, D.D. 15 Maui BISH 1875-01-01
31 Arachniodes insularis East Maui; Kula Pipe Line between Waikamoi Stream and Puohokamoa Stream 20.8N 156.2W Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620417026 Maui BISH 1962-04-17
32 Arachniodes insularis East Maui; Kula Pipe Line between Waikamoi Stream and Puohokamoa Stream 20.8N 156.2W Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620417010 Maui BISH 1962-04-17
33 Arachniodes insularis unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
34 Arachniodes insularis Waihoi Crater bog. Preserved_Specimen Gagné, B.H. Maui BISH 1981-07-01
35 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Haleakala Crater at Crystal Cave Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2092003 Maui BISH 2000-06-15
36 Arachniodes insularis W Maui, Hanaula along springs trail above reservoir Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1841 Maui BISH 1983-11-06
37 Arachniodes insularis Woods near Kulani Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 978 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-28
38 Arachniodes insularis Alakai, headwaters of Kawaikoi, gulches to south of Platanthera and Charlies Bog. on banks of stream. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet forest dissected by riparian habitat w/banks of matting ferns, Dicranopteris, Diplopterygium. Sticherus w/Broussaisia, Psychotria hexandra, Cyrtandra kauaiensis, Dubautia paleata, Coprosma kauensis, Myrsine spp, Leptecophylla, Vaccinium spp, Labordia, Smilax, Nertera, Peperomia hesperomannii, Cyanea hi Preserved_Specimen Fern, rhizome sub-erect, fronds 5-7, uncommon. Wood, K.R. 16130 Kauai BISH 2014-11-06
39 Arachniodes insularis Makawao District, Ahupuaa of Kalialinui, upper Koolau Gap, 1.5 mile E of Hosmer's Grove Closed mesic Metrosideros forest with abundant ferns; esp. Dryopteris. Preserved_Specimen Fronds 1 m. Higashino, P.K. 792 Maui BISH 1975-06-17
40 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Hana District, between Puu Ahulili and Kaupo Gap Rainforest. Vegetation: Dicranopteris; Acacia; Alyxia; Cheirodendron and Metrosideros. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 2981 Maui BISH 1976-07-07
41 Arachniodes insularis Nanalei District. Hanakapiai headwaters, along crown ridge between Pihea and Wainiha Metrosideros-Cheirodendron forest 5-8 m tall. W/ some sections dominated by Dicranopteris, Diplopterygium, & Sticherus matting ferns, mixed with Broussaisia, Myrsine spp, Leptecophylla, Smilax, Syzygium sandwicensis, Stenogyne purpurea, - in saturated frn-covered banks above stream, with matting ferns and Sadleria spp, uncommon. Preserved_Specimen Astelia a terrestrial rhizome sub-erect 25 cm long. Wood, K.R. 13198 Kauai BISH 2008-07-25
42 Arachniodes insularis Nanalei District. Hanakapiai headwaters, along crown ridge between Pihea and Wainiha Metrosideros-Cheirodendron forest 5-8 m tall. W/ some sections dominated by Dicranopteris, Diplopterygium, & Sticherus matting ferns, mixed with Broussaisia, Myrsine spp, Leptecophylla, Smilax, Syzygium sandwicensis, Stenogyne purpurea, - in saturated frn-covered banks above stream, with matting ferns and Sadleria spp, uncommon. Preserved_Specimen Astelia a terrestrial rhizome sub-erect 25 cm long. Wood, K.R. 13198 Kauai BISH 2008-07-25
43 Arachniodes insularis Hanalei district; Hono o Na Pali NAR, Hanakapiai headwaters via Pihea, central branch Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Dicranopteris wet forest and depply carved drainage with riparian vegetation Kadua affinis, Psychotria mariniana, P. hexandra, Coprosma kauaiensis, Syzgium sandwicensis, Perrottetia sandwicensism, Dubautia raillardioides, D. laxa, Melicope wawrana, M. Cclusiifolia, Myrsine wawr Preserved_Specimen Epilithic rhizome sub-erect on stream bank walls of basalt, scales stramineous, uncommon Wood, K.R. 15282 Kauai BISH 2012-11-08
44 Arachniodes insularis Kula Pipeline On banks of trail on fern-covered ridge. Preserved_Specimen Tufted. Munro, G.C. 778 Maui BISH 1927-11-25
45 Arachniodes insularis Haleakala Ranch pipe line On banks of trail; wet woods. Preserved_Specimen Not creeping. Munro, G.C. 754 Maui BISH 1927-03-27
46 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, upper Waikamoi Preserve, below Hosmer Grove campground Wet rainforest; wet, mossy vertical cliff Preserved_Specimen Wilson, K.A. 2527 Maui BISH 1996-02-07
47 Arachniodes insularis W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Montane Ohia Mixed Forest at 3950 ft with Metrosideros, Cheirodendron, Hedyotis, Coprosma, Myrsine, Ilex, Broussaisia, Huperzia mannii, Peperoma spp. Cyrtandra spp. and native ferns and sedges Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1572 Maui BISH 1992-07-05
48 Arachniodes insularis Alakai, headwaters of Kawaikoi, gulches to south of Platanthera and Charlies Bog. on banks of stream. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet forest dissected by riparian habitat w/banks of matting ferns, Dicranopteris, Diplopterygium. Sticherus w/Broussaisia, Psychotria hexandra, Cyrtandra kauaiensis, Dubautia paleata, Coprosma kauensis, Myrsine spp, Leptecophylla, Vaccinium spp, Labordia, Smilax, Nertera, Peperomia hesperomannii, Cyanea hi Preserved_Specimen Fern, rhizome sub-erect, fronds 5-7, uncommon. Wood, K.R. 16130 Kauai BISH 2014-11-06
49 Arachniodes insularis Nualele [sp?] Valley Rainforest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 22258 Molokai BISH 1952-03-18
50 Arachniodes insularis Lihue, Kamooloa headwater drainage below Kapalaoa low statured wet forest, wind swept ridge; Metrosideros, Dicranopteris, Machaerina angustifolia, Gahnia beecheyi, Cheirodendron platyphyllum, Psychotria mariniana, Dubautia laxa, Broussaisia arguta, Syzygium sandwicensis, Lobelia kauaiensis, Melicope feddei, Sphenomeris chinensis, Sadleria pallida Preserved_Specimen rhizome terrestrial, creeping, dorsi-ventral; lower scales stramineous; lamina dark green, 5-7 fronds Wood, K.R. 12238 Kauai BISH 2006-12-13
51 Arachniodes insularis Foot of pali; east of Waikekeehia; crater of Haleakala Wet shaded gulch. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 17758 Maui BISH 1936-12-25
52 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, NE outer slope, Greensword Bog streambed bank with other ferns Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 394 Maui BISH 1983-06-15
53 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, upper Waikamoi Preserve, below Hosmer Grove campground Wet rainforest; wet, mossy vertical cliff Preserved_Specimen Wilson, K.A. 2527 Maui BISH 1996-02-07
54 Arachniodes insularis Haleakala Ranch pipe line On banks of trail; wet woods. Preserved_Specimen Not creeping. Munro, G.C. 754 Maui BISH 1927-03-27
55 Arachniodes insularis Nualele [sp?] Valley Rainforest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 22258 Molokai BISH 1952-03-18
56 Arachniodes insularis Kuhiwa Trail, Koolau Forest Reserve, Nahiku Wet woods. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 17926 Maui BISH 1937-01-02
57 Arachniodes insularis W Maui, Hanaula from along spring trail. Preserved_Specimen Fern Hobdy, R.W. 306 Maui BISH 1978-07-25
58 Arachniodes insularis NaPali-Kona Forest Reserve. Upper Hanakoa Valley. North of Pihea peak Open; Metrosideros dominated rain forest with groundcover of numerous fern species. Large terrestrial fern with Sticherus owhyhensis; Athyrium microphyllum; Broussaisia; Dubautia and Cheirodendron. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2968 Kauai BISH 1988-05-17
59 Arachniodes insularis Hanalei District. Hono O Na Pali NAR, Hanakapiai headwaters via Pihea Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Dicranopteris wet forest and deeply carvced drainage with riparian vegetation with Kadua affinis, Psychotria mariniana, P. hexandra, Coprosma kauaiensis, Syzygium sandwicensis, Perrottetia sandwicensis, Dubauraillardioides, D. laxa, Melicope wawrana, M. clusiifolia, Myrsine w Preserved_Specimen Fern, on saturated walls of small drainage, rhizome scales stramineous, fertile, uncommon Wood, K.R. 18222 Kauai BISH 2019-06-12
60 Arachniodes insularis Waimea District. Waiakoali drainage. Metrosideros--Dicranopteris mixed montane wet forest and steep drainage walls w/ Broussaisia arguta, Antidesma platyphylla hillebrandii, Polyscias waialealae, Syzygium sandwicensis, Cheirodendron spp, Dodonaea viscosa, Santalum pyrularium, Psychotria mariniana, Perrottetia sand Preserved_Specimen Lithophytic rhizome, short creeping, scales around base of stipe sometimes matted, tan-brown, or stramineous, uncommon. Wood, K.R. 17137 Kauai BISH 2016-10-11
61 Arachniodes insularis Waimea District. Waiakoali drainage. Metrosideros--Dicranopteris mixed montane wet forest and steep drainage walls w/ Broussaisia arguta, Antidesma platyphylla hillebrandii, Polyscias waialealae, Syzygium sandwicensis, Cheirodendron spp, Dodonaea viscosa, Santalum pyrularium, Psychotria mariniana, Perrottetia sand Preserved_Specimen Lithophytic rhizome, short creeping, scales around base of stipe sometimes matted, tan-brown, or stramineous, uncommon. Wood, K.R. 17137 Kauai BISH 2016-10-11
62 Arachniodes insularis W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Montane Ohia Mixed Forest Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1572 Maui BISH 1992-07-05
63 Arachniodes insularis Hanalei District. Hono O Na Pali NAR, Hanakapiai headwaters via Pihea Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Dicranopteris wet forest and deeply carved drainage with riparian vegetation with Kadua affinis, Psychotria mariniana, P. hexandra, Coprosma kauaiensis, Syzygium sandwicensis, Perrottetia sandwicensis, Dubautia raillardioides, D. laxa, Melicope wawrana, M. clusiifolia, Myrsine w Preserved_Specimen Fern, on saturated walls of small drainage, rhizome scales stramineous, fertile, uncommon Wood, K.R. 18222 Kauai BISH 2019-06-12
64 Arachniodes insularis W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Montane Ohia Mixed Forest at 4050 ft in a drainage with tall Diplazium sandwichianum, Dryopteris acutidens, Metrosideros, Myrsine, Ilex, Psychotria, Coprosma, Broussaisia, Hedyotis, Cyrtandra spp., Peperomia spp.and Freycinetia Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1583 Maui BISH 1992-10-10
65 Arachniodes insularis Waiakea, site 27 OS Closed healthy Preserved_Specimen Adee, K.T. Hawaii BISH 1979-06-22
66 Arachniodes insularis Lihue, Kamooloa headwater drainage below Kapalaoa low statured wet forest, wind swept ridge; Metrosideros, Dicranopteris, Machaerina angustifolia, Gahnia beecheyi, Cheirodendron platyphyllum, Psychotria mariniana, Dubautia laxa, Broussaisia arguta, Syzygium sandwicensis, Lobelia kauaiensis, Melicope feddei, Sphenomeris chinensis, Sadleria pallida Preserved_Specimen rhizome terrestrial, creeping, dorsi-ventral; lower scales stramineous; lamina dark green, 5-7 fronds Wood, K.R. 12238 Kauai BISH 2006-12-13
67 Arachniodes insularis Hanalei district; Hono o Na Pali NAR, Hanakapiai headwaters via Pihea, central branch Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Dicranopteris wet forest and depply carved drainage with riparian vegetation Kadua affinis, Psychotria mariniana, P. hexandra, Coprosma kauaiensis, Syzgium sandwicensis, Perrottetia sandwicensism, Dubautia raillardioides, D. laxa, Melicope wawrana, M. Cclusiifolia, Myrsine wawr Preserved_Specimen Epilithic rhizome sub-erect on stream bank walls of basalt, scales stramineous, uncommon Wood, K.R. 15282 Kauai BISH 2012-11-08
68 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Kula Pipeline Preserved_Specimen Tip of frond. Entire frond 5 ft. long. Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1929-02-07
69 Arachniodes insularis Kalaupapa; Puu Alii, 1st main drainage W of Ohialele along N cliffs Preserved_Specimen terrestrial rhizome sub-erect; scales tan brown; fronds medium green Wood, K.R. 11381 Molokai BISH 2005-05-26
70 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, along Waikamoi flume Preserved_Specimen Side pinna of a large frond (3') on a 2' stipe; large 2-3 mm. diam. sori; pale green pinnae and pinnules arcuate; curving back in toward rachis. Hobdy, R.W. 949 Maui BISH 1980-11-04
71 Arachniodes insularis W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Montane Ohia Mixed Wet Forest. Under a canopy of Metrosideros with Broussaisia, Coprosma, Cyrtandra, Hedyotis, Psychotria, Myrsine and a diversity of native ferns Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1242 Maui BISH 1991-08-26
72 Arachniodes insularis NaPali-Kona Forest Reserve. Upper Hanakoa Valley. North of Pihea peak Open; Metrosideros dominated rain forest with groundcover of numerous fern species. Large terrestrial fern with Sticherus owhyhensis; Athyrium microphyllum; Broussaisia; Dubautia and Cheirodendron. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2968 Kauai BISH 1988-05-17
73 Arachniodes insularis W Maui, Lahaina District, Lihau Montane Ohia Mixed Wet Forest Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 1242 Maui BISH 1991-08-26
74 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, N of Kuiki, beyond National Park boundary Foggy region. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12573 Maui BISH 1939-08-09
75 Arachniodes insularis NaPali-Kona Forest Reserve. Upper Hanakoa Valley. North of Pihea peak Open; Metrosideros dominated rain forest with groundcover of numerous fern species. Large terrestrial fern with Sticherus owhyhensis; Athyrium microphyllum; Broussaisia; Dubautia and Cheirodendron. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2968 Kauai BISH 1988-05-17
76 Arachniodes insularis Kohala Preserved_Specimen Lyons, A.B. Hawaii BISH 1860-01-01
77 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Kula Pipeline Preserved_Specimen Tip of frond only (1 specimen). Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1929-02-07
78 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Kula Pipeline Preserved_Specimen Two pinnae directly below the tip. Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1929-02-07
79 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Kula Pipeline Preserved_Specimen (basal pinnae?) Lyon, H.L. Maui BISH 1929-02-07
80 Arachniodes insularis Ukelele [20°47'N 156°15'W] Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 916 Maui BISH 1919-07-25
81 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Manawainui Planeze below treeline along trail to USFWS Transect 18A west of station #7 on streambank of s Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2419002 Maui BISH 2018-10-04
82 Arachniodes insularis Lanai & Maui Preserved_Specimen rhizome not creeping Hillebrand, W.B. BISH 1870-01-01
83 Arachniodes insularis Woods near Kulani Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 978 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-28
84 Arachniodes insularis East Maui, Waikamoi Flume road Preserved_Specimen Fern 4 ft tall; fronds quadripinnatifid; stipe with broad stramineous scales below, glabrous above, sulcate above to third division; indusia irregular, reniform and extending beyond sporangia cluster. Hobdy, R.W. 990 Maui BISH 1981-02-07
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