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Lophospermum erubescens

D.Don (1830)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Plantaginaceae Genus: Lophospermum

creeping gloxinia, larger roving sailor

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Vines from a woody caudex.

Stems:

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate, the lowermost opposite. Blades broadly deltate to cordate, blades 4.5–15.5 cm long, 4.5–15 cm wide. Surfaces softly glandular pubescent. Margins dentate to broadly cuneate. Petioles twining, 3–6.5 cm long. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers solitary in the leaf axils; peduncles 2–11.5 cm long. Flowers bisexual (perfect). Flowers protogynous. Calyx 20–26 mm long, the lobes green and sometimes tinged purple, broadly ovate, connate at base, subequal, sparsely glandular pubescent, not enlarging in fruit. Corolla pinkish red to red apically and white below, narrowly funnelform, the tube 48–63 mm long, the lobes subequal, 11–14 mm long, recurved, glandular pubescent externally. Stamens 4, in 2 pairs or subequal, staminode vestigial. Ovary superior, cells 2, subequal; stigma 2-lobed; style 44–50 mm long.

Fruit: Capsules globose; symmetrical; 1.5–2 cm long. Seeds brown; tuberculate or cristate and circumwinged.

Ploidy: 2n = 24

Habitat: Sparingly naturalized in dry forest; alien grassIand; and shrubland.

Elevation Range: 200–1,449 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

O'ahu Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Wind

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: R.Sweet, Brit. Fl. Gard. 4: t. 68, note post t. 75 (1830)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1244 (O, H); Starr et al. 1999:14 (EM); Lau & Frohlich 2015:38 (O, RANGE EXT [Waiʻanae range])

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Lophospermum erubescens Kaupulehu Dry forest with Diospyros, Reynoldsia, halapepe, Myrsine, Santalum, and others. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 6820 Hawaii BISH 12/5/1982
2 Lophospermum erubescens hawaii national park, volcano house, kilauea crater Climbing in trees on wall of crater. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fagerlund, g.o. mitchell, a.l. collector number: 483 Hawaii BISH 3/24/1943
3 Lophospermum erubescens Volcano Road near Naalehu Roadside, climbing over lava rocks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 10140 Hawaii BISH 8/31/1933
4 Lophospermum erubescens puuloa (keauhou) PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. spence, g. collector number: 5033 Lanai BISH 9/18/1974
5 Lophospermum erubescens North Kona Distr., Hawaii Belt Road (Mamalahoa Hwy), near mile 28, Kaupulehu Preserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Flynn, T. 1304 Hawaii BISH 10/16/1985
6 Lophospermum erubescens North Kona Distr., Kaupulehu ahupuaa, Tr 50(51), north slope of Hualalai, on Kaupulehu lava flow, north of Hinakapuula Dry exotic grassland with native and exotic shrubs and scattered native trees. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Warshauer, F.R. FRW 2126 Hawaii BISH 9/1/1978
7 Lophospermum erubescens Nokukano Development Site makai of the belt road in Capt. Cook Found scrambling over rocks in a dry, grassy area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Funk, E.J. s.n. Hawaii BISH 11/1/1991
8 Lophospermum erubescens hilo-kona road In clumps not far from ocean. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN meebold, a. collector number: s.n. Maui BISH 5/1/1932
9 Lophospermum erubescens North Kona Distr., Makaula Ooma ahupuaa, Tr 51(14), northwest slope of Hualalai, 2 km. east of Mamalahoa Road Wet `ohi`a forest with other native trees and a tree fern and native shrub understory. Growing on `a`a. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Warshauer, F.R. FRW 2132 Hawaii BISH 9/4/1978
10 Lophospermum erubescens Puuloa (Keauhou) Naturalized ornamental growing in open, disturbed areas. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 5033 Hawaii BISH 9/18/1974
11 Lophospermum erubescens Puuwaawaa Growing on lava. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Corn, C. s.n. Hawaii BISH 3/29/1984
12 Lophospermum erubescens north kona distr., puuwaawaa ahupuaa, tr 47(13/14), north slope of hualalai, 1 km. east of kileo and potato hill Dry exotic grassland with some native shrubs, scattered `ohi`a and other native trees. In full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN jacobi, j.d. collector number: 1154 Hawaii BISH 8/8/1978
13 Lophospermum erubescens Lower Ka`ala NAR, Manuwai Gulch. Co-occuring with Diospyros sandwicensis, Sapindus oahuensis, Erythrina sandwicensis, Nestigis sanwicensis, Syzygium cumini, Psidium cattleianum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Walker, M. USARMY 297 Oahu BISH 10/15/2012
14 Lophospermum erubescens north kona distr., makaula ooma ahupuaa, tr 51(14), northwest slope of hualalai, 2 km. east of mamalahoa road Wet `ohi`a forest with other native trees and a tree fern and native shrub understory. Growing on `a`a. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN warshauer, f.r. mceldowney, p.h. collector number: frw 2132 Hawaii BISH 9/4/1978
15 Lophospermum erubescens kaupulehu Dry forest with Diospyros, Reynoldsia, halapepe, Myrsine, Santalum, and others. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. springer, h. collector number: 6820 Hawaii BISH 12/5/1982
16 Lophospermum erubescens Carter Ranch, upper Manoa, Honolulu Climbing over a stony ledge. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 8859 Oahu BISH 9/26/1932
17 Lophospermum erubescens kipuka alala south fence unit: e of asr 32 and just north of elepaio 2 rodent grid PRESERVED_SPECIMEN foley, e. collector number: 0260 Oahu BISH 4/21/2008
18 Lophospermum erubescens Kipuka Alala South Fence Unit: E of ASR 32 and just north of Elepaio 2 Rodent Grid Myoporum-Sophora Shrubland with forb understory. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Foley, E. 260 Hawaii BISH 4/21/2008
19 Lophospermum erubescens Hawaii Belt Road (Mamalahoa Hwy), near mile 28. Kaupulehu Reserve. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 1304 Hawaii PTBG 10/16/1985
20 Lophospermum erubescens Lower Kaala NAR, Manuwai Gulch. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN US Army USArmy 297 Oahu PTBG 10/15/2012
21 Lophospermum erubescens Kaupulehu Preserve, along Mamalahoa Hwy (190) at 12 miles NE of Kailua Kona (by 28 mile marker). Elev. 650-660 m. Remnant of dry forest, over recent (1801) a'a lava flow. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5488 Hawaii PTBG 8/6/1987
22 Lophospermum erubescens Kaupulehu, Puu Waawaa area off Old Kiholo road near Uhiuhi exclosures. Metrosideros-Diospyros sandwicensis-Erythrina sandwicensis forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Natalia Tangalin 787 Hawaii PTBG 6/6/2006
23 Lophospermum erubescens volcano rd. near naalehu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 10140 Hawaii US 8/31/1933
24 Lophospermum erubescens puuloa (keauhou) PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. r. herbst & g. spence 5033 Hawaii US 9/18/1974
25 Lophospermum erubescens carter ranch, upper manoa valley, honolulu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 8859 Oahu US 9/26/1932
26 Lophospermum erubescens near kilauea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN t. g. yuncker 3506 Hawaii US 9/3/1933
27 Lophospermum erubescens puuwaawaa PRESERVED_SPECIMEN corn, c. collector number: s.n. French Frigate Shoals BISH 3/29/1984
28 Lophospermum erubescens pu`u wa`awa`a PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oahu US
29 Lophospermum erubescens Cultivated at Foster Botanical Garden, Honolulu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 30224 Oahu BISH 10/15/1965
30 Lophospermum erubescens honolulu, nuuanu valley, luakaha In damp shaded garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN neal, m.c. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 6/12/1941
31 Lophospermum erubescens Mokuleia, Waialua, cultivated in Degener garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 31169 Oahu BISH 3/14/1967
32 Lophospermum erubescens north kona distr., hawaii belt road (mamalahoa hwy), near mile 28, kaupulehu preserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN flynn, t. collector number: 1304 Hawaii BISH 10/16/1985
33 Lophospermum erubescens Honolulu, Nuuanu valley, Luakaha In damp shaded garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 6/12/1941
34 Lophospermum erubescens Kohala, residence of Dr. Bond PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 25746 Hawaii BISH 3/1/1957
35 Lophospermum erubescens north kona distr., kaupulehu ahupuaa, tr 50(51), north slope of hualalai, on kaupulehu lava flow, north of hinakapuula PRESERVED_SPECIMEN warshauer, f.r. mceldowney, p.h. collector number: frw 2126 Maui BISH 9/1/1978
36 Lophospermum erubescens Kalanilehua, Volcano, Kilauea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J.F.C. 13001 Hawaii BISH 8/1/1917
37 Lophospermum erubescens kalanilehua, volcano, kilauea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 13001 Midway Atoll BISH 8/8/1917
38 Lophospermum erubescens Lower Ka`ala NAR, Manuwai Gulch. Co-occuring with Diospyros sandwicensis, Sapindus oahuensis, Erythrina sandwicensis, Nestigis sanwicensis, Syzygium cumini, Psidium cattleianum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN US Army Walker, M. Collector Number: USARMY 297 Oahu BISH 10/15/2012
39 Lophospermum erubescens Puuwaawaa; remnant dryland forest in the 1986 burn area, on transect T26 PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Takeuchi, W.N. 5781 Hawaii BISH 5/3/1989
40 Lophospermum erubescens East Maui, Makawao District, Kula, Hapana Gulch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynch, E. Collector Number: FSKM 980404-22 Maui BISH 4/4/1998
41 Lophospermum erubescens carter ranch, upper manoa, honolulu Climbing over a rocky ledge. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. duker, k. collector number: 8940 Oahu BISH 10/24/1932
42 Lophospermum erubescens Puuwaawaa Growing on lava. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Corn, C. Collector Number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 3/29/1984
43 Lophospermum erubescens kohala, residence of dr. bond PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rock, j.f.c. collector number: 25746 Hawaii BISH 3/1/1957
44 Lophospermum erubescens cultivated at foster botanical garden, honolulu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. degener, i. collector number: 30224 Oahu BISH 10/15/1965
45 Lophospermum erubescens volcano road near naalehu Roadside, climbing over lava rocks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 10140 Hawaii BISH 8/31/1933
46 Lophospermum erubescens east maui, makawao district, kula, hapana gulch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lynch, e. collector number: fskm 980404-22 Maui BISH 4/4/1998
47 Lophospermum erubescens nokukano development site makai of the belt road in capt. cook Found scrambling over rocks in a dry, grassy area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN funk, e.j. collector number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 11/1/1991
48 Lophospermum erubescens puuwaawaa; remnant dryland forest in the 1986 burn area, on transect t26 PRESERVED_SPECIMEN takeuchi, w.n. collector number: 5781 Hawaii BISH 5/3/1989
49 Lophospermum erubescens Hawaii National Park, Volcano House, Kilauea crater Climbing in trees on wall of crater. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fagerlund, G.O. 483 Hawaii BISH 3/24/1943
50 Lophospermum erubescens lower ka`ala nar, manuwai gulch. Co-occuring with Diospyros sandwicensis, Sapindus oahuensis, Erythrina sandwicensis, Nestigis sanwicensis, Syzygium cumini, Psidium cattleianum. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN us army walker, m. collector number: usarmy 297 Oahu BISH 10/15/2012
51 Lophospermum erubescens Carter Ranch, upper Manoa, Honolulu Climbing over a rocky ledge. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 8940 Oahu BISH 10/24/1932
52 Lophospermum erubescens North Kona Distr., Puuwaawaa ahupuaa, Tr 47(13/14), north slope of Hualalai, 1 km. east of Kileo and Potato Hill Dry exotic grassland with some native shrubs, scattered `ohi`a and other native trees. In full sun. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Jacobi, J.D. 1154 Hawaii BISH 8/8/1978
53 Lophospermum erubescens mokuleia, waialua, cultivated in degener garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. degener, i. collector number: 31169 Oahu BISH 3/14/1967
54 Lophospermum erubescens carter ranch, upper manoa, honolulu Cultivated, growing in water pot. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 8859 Oahu BISH 9/26/1932
55 Lophospermum erubescens East Maui, Makawao District, Kula, Hapana Gulch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynch, E. FSKM 980404-22 Maui BISH 4/4/1998
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