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Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii

(Kunth) T.Koyama (1964)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Cyperaceae Genus: Machaerina

‘ahaniu, ‘uki, uki

Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Perennials with short rhizomes clothed with pale reddish brown scales.

Stems: culms loosely tufted, 45–90 cm tall, 3.5–4 mm in diameter, trigonous but with 1 side much narrower, scabrid.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Basal or nearly so and equitant. the upper leaves longer than the culm. Apex subacute. Blades grayish green, coriaceous. Margins entire. Veins parallel. Sheathing; sheaths reddish brown. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in inflorescence a compound panicle, oblong in outline, 15– 40 cm long, bearing 5–6 partial panicles, lower bracts longer than the inflorescence, the panicle branches 5–6 together, the longer ones up to 8 cm long; spikelets in clusters of 2–5, ovoid–turbinate in fruit, 3–5 mm long; glumes 3–4, rusty brown, the uppermost fertile, narrowly ovate, ca. 4–5 mm long, keeled, margins chartaceous, ciliolate. Flowers bisexual (perfect) or staminate. Calyx (sepals) absent. Corolla (petals) absent. Stamens 3. Ovary superior; styles 3-cleft, base subulate, ca. 1 mm long, pubescent.

Fruit: Achenes amber brown; glossy; broadly ovoid to subglobose; 2–2.3 mm long; obscurely trigonous; subsessile. Seeds 1; seed coat thin; free from pericarp; embryo basal; endosperm abundant.

Ploidy:

Habitat: Occurring in mesic to wet forest.

Elevation Range: 150–1,220 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Endemic

Island Status

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

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Micronesica 1: 104. (1964)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1414 (K, O, Mo, L, M, H)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii 1/2 mi N of Laaukahi, Koloa dry slope, Metrosideros, grasses Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22994 Kauai BISH 1947-12-24
2 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Waialua, Koolau Mts., Kawai Iki ditch trail with Metrosideros, Dicranopteris Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 87 Oahu BISH 1966-04-30
3 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Pupukea-Paumalu FR, Kaunala Gulch edge of forest Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2574 Oahu BISH 1941-02-08
4 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii S ridge, Kipapa gulch, Koolau Mts., Waipio, E of Puu Kamana wooded Preserved_Specimen tufts St.John, H. 11680 Oahu BISH 1932-05-15
5 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii along ditch trail near Kaukini cabin, Honopue Valley Rainy shrubby cliffs Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 21912 Hawaii BISH 1952-02-18
6 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii W ridge, Haupu rain forest Preserved_Specimen tuft St.John, H. 26030 Kauai BISH 1956-12-31
7 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Honopu, Awaawapuhi forest Preserved_Specimen sedge Stone, B.C. 1608 Kauai BISH 1956-12-29
8 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Near Highway 11 about 23 miles west of Hilo Wet Metrosideros, Cibotium, Clermontia, Rubiaceae, Machaerina angustifolia assoc. Preserved_Specimen Herb with dull, bluish-green foliage. Herbst, D.R. 905 Hawaii BISH 1968-02-11
9 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Haiku, Kahoaea, Koloa Rd. jct. open slope Preserved_Specimen large sedge Stone, B.C. 736 Kauai BISH 1955-06-15
10 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Located down Chain of Craters Road about 9 miles toward Kalapana from intersection with Crater Rim Road; or 6.4 miles from intersection with Hilina Pali Road Metrosideros - native shrub - Andropogon transition community Preserved_Specimen Sedge about 3 feet tall Newell, C.L. 569 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-24
11 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii NW of Kalaheo, above Alexander Reservoir, Kanaele Swamp margin with Cladium angustifolium, Metrosideros, Paspalum Preserved_Specimen clumps Henrickson, J.S. 4003 Kauai BISH 1969-07-31
12 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kohala Ditch Trail open places on cliff sides Preserved_Specimen 1to 1-1/2 m. Lee, H.A. 137 Hawaii BISH 1924-10-20
13 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Koolau Mts., Kuliouou open forest Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 26916 Oahu BISH 1978-11-26
14 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Na Pali Coast, between Hanakoa and Kanakapiai Valleys Growing along streambed near trail. Preserved_Specimen Tall sedge Corn, C. 187 Kauai BISH 1980-04-01
15 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Munro Trail, at top. open rainforest at top Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 24302 Lanai BISH 1957-08-13
16 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kaiholena Gulch, head of, along Munro Trail shrubby cloud belt Preserved_Specimen anthers pale yellow, filaments white Degener, O. 28296 Lanai BISH 1963-01-01
17 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Lumahai-Wainiha ridge koa, ohia, Santalum Preserved_Specimen 3 ft. Christensen, C. 179 Kauai BISH 1977-04-09
18 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii West Maui, Waihee open uluhe, trailside Preserved_Specimen sedge Takeuchi, W.N. 7527 Maui BISH 1992-03-24
19 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Hanalei, Limahuli Valley, W side of ridge separating Limahuli and Hanakapiai valleys with Metrosideros, Antidesma, Cibotium, Dicranopteris Preserved_Specimen leaves blue green Flynn, T.W. 2674 Kauai BISH 1987-12-10
20 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Halawa Trail with koa, lehua Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37161 Oahu BISH 1937-05-23
21 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Lihue, Iole Headwaters Metrosideros-Cheirodendron mixed wet forest with matting ferns of Diplopterygium & Dicranopteris w/ Touchardia latifolia, Psychotria mariniana, P. Hexandra, Antidesma platyphylla, Kadua affinis, Bobea elatior, Syzygium sandwicense, Melicope wawraeana, Vaccinium calycinum, Myrsine kauaiensis, Hydr... Preserved_Specimen Sedge common in open sites, leaves green-blue tinge, in flower and early fruit, common with Machaerina angustifolia. K.R. Wood 19588 Kauai BISH 2024-08-07
22 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Hauola Trail E ridgetop scrub Preserved_Specimen 1.5 m; dense clump Hobdy, R.W. 2342 Lanai BISH 1985-04-06
23 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii ahupuaa in the Puna District of Hawaii The plant was growing on the 1840 lava flow, in an area that is exposed to direst sunlight. The soil is rough aa with almost no organic layer. The dominant plants in the area are Ohia, Sword fern, and uluhe. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.091 Hawaii BISH 1979-04-03
24 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kailua Overlook; Maunawili Demonstration Trail; Na Ala Hele Mesic forest. Preserved_Specimen Perennial to 2m with rhizomes. Annable, C.R. 3089 Oahu BISH 1996-10-28
25 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii South Hilo district. Along saddle road, ca. 20 km from Hilo in forest reserve Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 719 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-22
26 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Makaleha Mts, east of Kekoiki summit, Kealia Forest Reserve. Windswept shrubland, patches of lowland wet forest, and steep slopes of matting ferns. W/Dicranopteris & Diplopterygium, and with Metrosideros, Cheirondendron spp, Kadua afins, Broussaisia arguta, Psychotria wawrae, Freycinetia, Cyanea kahiliensis, Perrottetia sandwicensis, Antidesma Preserved_Specimen clumping with woody rhizome, leaves green-blue, common along wind-swept ridges Wood, K.R. 14360 Kauai BISH 2010-10-15
27 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii S ridge, Kipapa gulch, Koolau Mts., Waipio open Preserved_Specimen tufts St.John, H. 9975 Oahu BISH 1929-10-29
28 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii ahupuaa in the Puna District of Hawaii The plant was common growing on the 1840 aa lava flow. The dominant plants in the area are Ohia, Sword fern, and Myrsine lessertiana. The canopy layer is open and much of the ground is exposed to direct sunlight. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.043 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-28
29 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Near Highway 11 about 23 miles west of Hilo Wet Metrosideros, Cibotium, Clermontia, Rubiaceae, Machaerina angustifolia assoc. Preserved_Specimen Herb with dull, bluish-green foliage. Herbst, D.R. 905 Hawaii BISH 1968-02-11
30 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Koloa District Summit of Mt. Haupu, in S facing gulch just behind N wall. Metrosideros- Dicranopteris Shrubland Broussaisia arguta, Syzygium sandwicensis, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Cibotium glaucum, Sadleria pallida, Bidens valida, Nephrolepis exaltata subsp. hawaiiensis, Sphenomeris chinensis, K. acuminata, K. Preserved_Specimen Clumping, leaves equitatnt, bright med-green w/ slight glaucous color and edges brown. Lvs w/ raised ridges on upper surface, rough feel. Peduncles flat. Base of leaf w 2 but 1 pronounced ridge straw color, roots red-brown shinny sheath. Tangalin, N. 3333 Kauai BISH 2012-09-14
31 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads Addition, Kau Fprest Reserve Growing in patches with Dicranopteris in disturbed Metrosideros forest. Preserved_Specimen 4 ft tall Cuddihy, L.W. 438 Hawaii BISH 1980-06-02
32 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kiolalaa-Keaa homestead Addition, Kau Forest Reserve Frequest clumps in disturbed Metrosideros forest with uluhe, Lycopodium cernuum, and Machaerina angustifolia Preserved_Specimen Leaves dull bluish-green. Davis, J. 329 Hawaii BISH 1980-08-13
33 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii 27 road miles SW of Hilo along Hwy 11, 4 miles SW of Glenwood in low rain forest with Metrosideros, Dicranopteris, etc; in open area near Hwy. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 4067 Hawaii BISH 1969-08-06
34 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Halepuaa Forest Reserve in the Puna district In the scattered Metrosideros Forest and associated with Arundina and Dicranopteris. Otherwise individual plants are found in some open areas within the upper portion of the reserve. Preserved_Specimen Very common sedge. Clarke, G. 79.238 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-29
35 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Lanaihale, N end Munro trail, 4.2 mi in , side gulch ohia rainforest Preserved_Specimen to 1 m grass; leaves as long as stems, closely imbricate, glaucous; inflorescence narrow, partly foliaceous panicle; stems zigzag; bracteoles short Spence, G. 341 Lanai BISH 1973-10-22
36 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Lihue, Iole Headwaters Metrosideros-Cheirodendron mixed wet forest with matting ferns of Diplopterygium & Dicranopteris w/ Touchardia latifolia, Psychotria mariniana, P. Hexandra, Antidesma platyphylla, Kadua affinis, Bobea elatior, Syzygium sandwicense, Melicope wawraeana, Vaccinium calycinum, Myrsine kauaiensis, Hydr... Preserved_Specimen Sedge common in open sites, leaves green-blue tinge, in flower and early fruit, common with Machaerina angustifolia. K.R. Wood 19588 Kauai BISH 2024-08-07
37 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley, S fork of Waiohonu Stream bank with Machaerina argustifolia Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 52 Maui BISH 1972-06-14
38 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Koolau Mts., Manoa Valley, E ridge to Olympus wooded Preserved_Specimen Hume, E.P. 409 Oahu BISH 1931-12-10
39 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kuliouou. In forest. Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1509 Oahu BISH 1931-02-05
40 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Wiliwilinui Ridge trail woods Preserved_Specimen Crosby, M.R. 1512 Oahu BISH 1964-06-24
41 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Koolau Mts., Kawailoa FR, Puu Kainapuaa wet bank along summit trail Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 297 Oahu BISH 1967-01-25
42 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi Valley, S fork of Waiohonu Stream bank with Machaerina argustifolia Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 51 Maui BISH 1972-06-14
43 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Forestry planting road, off telephone pole 210, Upper Waiakea Forest Reserve Vegetation: Cibotium glaucum, Dicranopteris emarginata, Cyperus, Freycinetia, Paspalum conjugatum, Broussaisia, Cheirodendron, Ilex, Metrosideros and Myrsine lessertiana. Area very boggy. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 7087 Hawaii BISH 1978-03-15
44 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kilauea, ridge crest mauka Preserved_Specimen pedicels yellowish green, flower bracts cinnamon brown; clumping Hume, L. 318 Kauai BISH 1988-04-10
45 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii East Maui, Honomanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8743 Maui BISH 1911-05-01
46 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii 9-11.-13 mi SW of Hilo on road to Kulani Prison Edge of woods in Gleichenia - Lycopodium cernuum weed zone. Virgin montane rain forest now being destroyed as part of a forestry program (Metrosideros collina canopy; 2nd story Cibotium spp. (3), with rich fern flora, Selaginella, Cyrtandra, Cheirodendron trigynum, scattered Pritchardia beccariana var. giffardiana groves, Tetraplasandra, Pelea, etc.) Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 91 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-21
47 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kalihi Valley Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 117 Oahu BISH 1920-01-01
48 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Koolau, Nuuanu-Pauoa ridge Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 1774 Oahu BISH 1926-09-12
49 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kanele Swamp, Wahiawa Bog Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4977 Kauai BISH 1983-08-27
50 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Waipio Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 4680 Hawaii BISH 1909-07-01
51 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Munro Trail, at top. open rainforest at top Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 24302 Lanai BISH 1957-08-13
52 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Waialea Forest approximately 1/2 mile SW of Stienbeck Road With Antidesma, ohia, Prichardia, Pelea. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1977-07-15
53 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii East Maui, Hana Ranch along streambed in Syzygium jambos grove Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2466 Maui BISH 1987-10-16
54 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Oahu Preserved_Specimen Didrichsen, D.F. Oahu BISH 1845-01-01
55 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Waipio Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 4682 Hawaii BISH 1909-07-01
56 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Waipio Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 4678 Hawaii BISH 1909-07-01
57 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Waiakeakua Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 151 Lanai BISH 1927-07-18
58 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii E bank of Honomanu gulch Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2563 Maui BISH 1920-06-21
59 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Hii Mts Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 696 Kauai BISH 1916-10-22
60 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Koolau Mts., Pupukea-Kahuku trail Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 11576 Oahu BISH 1932-03-06
61 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii above reservoir and Hanalei, below Puu Ki. Between Waoili and Hanalei Streams. Preserved_Specimen Walker, R. Kauai BISH 1986-12-30
62 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Aiea Ridge trail Preserved_Specimen Beardsley, J.W. Oahu BISH 1958-03-01
63 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Pihea Trail Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1990-05-05
64 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kipapa Gulch Trail Preserved_Specimen Cowan, R.S. 87 Oahu BISH 1946-09-29
65 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii ridge E of Kuliououiki Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2019 Oahu BISH 1914-11-17
66 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kahana, back of valley, Waiahole ditch trail Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 258 Oahu BISH 1972-08-26
67 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Oahu. Preserved_Specimen Rémy, J. 138 Oahu BISH 1851-01-01
68 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii S. slope of Mauna Loa, forests above Pahala Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 599 Hawaii BISH 1922-09-19
69 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii East Maui, Honomanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8743 Maui BISH 1911-05-01
70 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Aiea Trail Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. 238 Oahu BISH 1956-01-08
71 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Lanai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 371 Lanai BISH 1917-09-01
72 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Summit of Konahuanui; wet open site along ridge Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 4199 Oahu BISH 1966-09-11
73 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Nualolo, Napali-Kona FR Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10839 Kauai BISH 1930-12-28
74 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Manawai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 394 Molokai BISH 1912-08-01
75 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Hanapu, Lihue Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 28 Kauai BISH 1909-07-09
76 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Puunene or Puualii Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 491 Lanai BISH
77 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kaiholena, ridge beyond Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 126 Lanai BISH 1913-09-28
78 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Oahu Preserved_Specimen Kerr, M. Oahu BISH
79 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Oahu Preserved_Specimen Andersson, N.J. Oahu BISH 1852-01-01
80 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Konahuanui Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Oahu BISH 1903-12-27
81 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Wailuku River Preserved_Specimen Adee, K.T. Hawaii BISH 1978-04-17
82 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Pacific Hts Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Oahu BISH 1903-12-20
83 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii arboretum, Sec. 11 Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. Oahu BISH 1929-04-15
84 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Lanaihale Preserved_Specimen Kondo, Y. Lanai BISH 1961-03-26
85 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. Oahu BISH 1924-12-21
86 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A. Preserved_Specimen Bryan, L.W. BISH 1946-07-19
87 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Koolau Mts., Lanipo Trail, Mauumae Ridge, Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 6273 Oahu BISH 1989-11-05
88 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Oahu Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 92 Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
89 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Forestry planting road, off telephone pole 210, Upper Waiakea Forest Reserve Vegetation: Cibotium glaucum, Dicranopteris emarginata, Cyperus, Freycinetia, Paspalum conjugatum, Broussaisia, Cheirodendron, Ilex, Metrosideros and Myrsine lessertiana. Area very boggy. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 7087 Hawaii BISH 1978-03-15
90 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii SW from Puu Lanihuli, Kalihi-Nuuanu ridge Preserved_Specimen tufts St.John, H. 11197 Oahu BISH 1931-11-29
91 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Near Highway 11 about 23 miles west of Hilo Wet Metrosideros, Cibotium, Clermontia, Rubiaceae, Machaerina angustifolia assoc. Preserved_Specimen Herb with dull, bluish-green foliage. Herbst, D.R. 905 Hawaii BISH 1968-02-11
92 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Lihue, Hoary Head range, track to Kipu Kai and Hokulei Peak with Metrosideros, Pandanus, Canthium, Blechnum Preserved_Specimen Scattered individuals, locally common. Flynn, T.W. 2993 Kauai BISH 1988-06-09
93 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kalapana Trail frequent along trail with Cladium angustifolium Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. 814 Hawaii BISH 1943-08-18
94 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Oahu Forest NWR, Koa ridge, above Mililani Mauka. Site of October 30, 2023 fire. Dry ridgetop full sun, formerly dominated by uluhe. Associated; Miconia crenata, Trema orientale, Acacia koa, Erechites valerenifolius, Cecropia obtusifolia. Preserved_Specimen Arthur, K. 41 Oahu BISH 2025-02-10
95 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Palolo, Valley, Middle ridge Forest. Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1668 Oahu BISH 1931-03-26
96 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii ahupuaa in the Puna District of Hawaii The plant was growing on the 1840 lava flow, in an area that is exposed to direst sunlight. The soil is rough aa with almost no organic layer. The dominant plants in the area are Ohia, Sword fern, and uluhe. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.091 Hawaii BISH 1979-04-03
97 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Makaleha Mts, Kaumoku stream headwaters, ridge and gulch dropping to west, S of Kekoiki. Dicranopteris-Diplopterygium with low open forest patches of Metrosideros and invasion of secondary vegetation. W/Psychotria mariniana, P. wawrae, Melicope feddei, Broussaisia arguta, Scaevloa gaudichaudiana, Alyxia stellata, Antidesma platyphylla, Syzgium sandwicensis, Pritchardia flynnii, Machaerina marisco Preserved_Specimen terrestrial, leaves green-blue tinge, seeds green some turning black, common Wood, K.R. 14409 Kauai BISH 2010-12-14
98 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii East Maui, Hana District, W Kipahulu Valley wet, open space in koa forest Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 4066 Maui BISH 1967-08-10
99 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Manana ridge with Scaevola gaudichaudiana Preserved_Specimen clumps Takeuchi, W.N. 147 Oahu BISH 1984-04-15
100 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kauai Hanalei District. Powerline Trail. Off a slight side trail to the right, into an open area; as you're starting to head down towards Wailua from summit area. Open, full-sun, on edge of wind swept, eroded slope with about half native, half non-native plants. Dicranopteris linearis, Arundina bambusifolia, Schizachyrium sp., Metrosideros polymorpha. Preserved_Specimen Sedge about 1.5 feet tall. In fruit. Walsh, S. 382 Kauai BISH 2016-09-30
101 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Pupukea-Kahuku trail moist hillside Preserved_Specimen Hasegawa, M. Oahu BISH 1932-03-06
102 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii ahupuaa in the Puna District of Hawaii This plant was growing exposed to direct sunlight in an area of scrubby vegetation. The dominant plants are Sword fern and Jamaica vervain. The soil is aa with a thin layer of organic matter. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.076 Hawaii BISH 1979-03-22
103 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Poamoho Trail open bank Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 27383 Oahu BISH 1961-04-30
104 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Located down Chain of Craters Road about 9 miles toward Kalapana from intersection with Crater Rim Road; or 6.4 miles from intersection with Hilina Pali Road Metrosideros - native shrub - Andropogon transition community Preserved_Specimen Sedte about 4 feet tall Newell, C.L. 568 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-24
105 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Koloa, Lihue-Koloa FR, Alexander Reservoir to base of Mt. Kahili, above Wahiawa Bog with Metrosideros, Syzygium, Cheirodendron Preserved_Specimen 0.5-0.7 m dense tussocks, leaves distichous Lorence, D.H. 5571 Kauai BISH 1987-09-30
106 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kipapa ridge trail, ~2 mi from FR sign, R side ascending moist, shaded trail side Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 345 Oahu BISH 1967-03-04
107 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii West Maui, Waihee open uluhe Preserved_Specimen sedge Takeuchi, W.N. 7527 Maui BISH 1992-03-24
108 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Koolau Mts., Pupukea, ridge below summit trail shallow gully Preserved_Specimen tall sedge, fruit red, leaves glaucous Stone, B.C. 2818 Oahu BISH 1959-05-04
109 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii ahupuaa in the Puna District of Hawaii The plant was common growing on the 1840 aa lava flow. The dominant plants in the area are Ohia, Sword fern, and Myrsine lessertiana. The canopy layer is open and much of the ground is exposed to direct sunlight. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.043 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-28
110 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Punaluu, Kaluanui ridge, Castle trail swamp at top Preserved_Specimen caespitose, leaves blusih green equitant Lane, I.E. 67181 Oahu BISH 1957-12-15
111 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii Kipapa Trail, 1/3 mi from refuge boundary, S side of trail wet; Metrosideros, Acacia, Dicranopteris linearis Preserved_Specimen sedge, ~75 cm long; leaves equitant, light bluish green, margins and surface slightly rough; inflorescence, senescing; immature fruit Reynolds, L.S. 98 Oahu BISH 2006-06-01
112 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii NW of Kalaheo, above Alexander Reservoir, Kanaele Swamp margin with Cladium angustifolium, Metrosideros, Paspalum Preserved_Specimen clumps Henrickson, J.S. 4003 Kauai BISH 1969-07-31
113 Machaerina mariscoides subsp. meyenii W of Keopaweo, Nawiliwili dry forest Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 21535 Kauai BISH 1952-01-05
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