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Doryopteris decora

Brack. (1854)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Pteridophyta Class/Clade: Polypodiopsida Order: Polypodiales Family: Pteridaceae Genus: Doryopteris

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Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Endemic

Island Status

Kaua'i Endemic
O'ahu Check
Molokai Endemic
Lana'i Endemic
Kaho'olawe Not in flora
Maui Endemic
Hawai'i Endemic

Dispersal Agents


Bibliography

Name Published In: U.S. Expl. Exped., Filic. 16: 103 (1854)

Other References

Palmer 2003:133 (K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H); Yesilyurt 2005:553 (distribution listed as K, O, Mo, L, M, H, KEY, DESCR); 557 (RESURRECT, Syn. D. tryonii/K, KEY, DESCR, not followed); Palmer & Thomas in press (remove O [re-IDed as D. × subdecipiens], Syn. D. tryonii = D. decora); Faccenda, Arthur, et al. 2025:206 (remove Ka [no evidence of presence]); Carrie Tribble pers. comm. 2025 (The taxonomy of Haw'n Doryopteris is not supported by molecular phylogenetic results and D. decora is within the variation of D. decipiens, research is ongoing)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Doryopteris decora Kau, Kahuku dry, hot unshaded `a`a lava flow Preserved_Specimen rhizome small, creeping Russ, G.W. 64 Hawaii BISH 1927-06-01
2 Doryopteris decora West Maui, mauka of Lahainaluna School rock ledges Preserved_Specimen juvenile, shorter and broader pinnae Hobdy, R.W. 2504 Maui BISH 1985-12-12
3 Doryopteris decora Drive down Chain of Craters Road about 12.9 miles toward Kaslapana from intersection with Crater Rim Road. Plant was across road (north) from turnoff to Naulu Picnic Area. (plot 5) Metrosideros-Diospyros mixed forest with patchy stands of Aleurites on `a`a lava. Preserved_Specimen Fern about 8 inches tall. Newell, C.L. 474 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-20
4 Doryopteris decora Kawela between rocks on dry ridge Preserved_Specimen Pekelo Jr., N. 27312 Molokai BISH 1961-03-19
5 Doryopteris decora West Maui, mauka of Lahainaluna School gullies and gulch slopes; shady, rock ledges Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2503 Maui BISH 1985-12-12
6 Doryopteris decora Range paddock, Waimea, South Kohala Range paddock. Occ. In shade in rocky places Preserved_Specimen forming cluster, 6-10 inches tall. Hosaka, E.Y. 2058 Hawaii BISH 1938-05-21
7 Doryopteris decora Puuwaawaa open, on aa clinker; with Metrosideros, Diospyros Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 5825 Hawaii BISH 1989-05-01
8 Doryopteris decora ~7 mi along road W of Volcano House kipuka near road Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 30416 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-21
9 Doryopteris decora Parker Ranch, Puu Hinai rocky banks of intermittent stream Preserved_Specimen Ewart III, G.R. 180 Hawaii BISH 1932-04-01
10 Doryopteris decora Waimea District. Makaha Valley. Diospyros-Acacia-Metrosideros montane mesic forest.. With Diospyros sandwicensis, D. hillebrandii, Alphitonia ponderosa, Pisonia sandwicensis, Dodonaea viscosa, Pleomele aurea, Psychotria mariniana, Kadua affinis, Coprosma waimeae, C. foliosa, Myrsine lan Preserved_Specimen terrestrial rhizome sub-erect, common in area, possible hybrid cf Doryopteris decora X D. decipens Wood, K.R. 15883 Kauai BISH 2014-03-20
11 Doryopteris decora Waimea District. Koaie, dividing ridge and escarpment between Hipalau and Kawaiiki. Mixed mesic forst, summer dry, steep north facing slopes and cliff habitat with Diospyros sandwicensis, Acacia koaia, Planchonella sandwicensis, Santalum pyrularium, Chrysodracon aurea, Myrsine lanaiensis, Rauvolfia sandwicensis, Psydrax odorata, Hibiscus waimeae, Flueggea neo Preserved_Specimen Fern, terrestrial rhizome sub-erect, lithophytic, common, fertile. Wood, K.R. 18481 Kauai BISH 2020-07-22
12 Doryopteris decora Mt. Palikea slope, dry gulch Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 3351 Oahu BISH 1929-07-07
13 Doryopteris decora Punaluu pasture Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 30415 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-25
14 Doryopteris decora Lanai dry rocky grass Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 18820 Lanai BISH 1938-04-12
15 Doryopteris decora Hoopuloa Road old lava flow Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 3633 Hawaii BISH 1932-10-17
16 Doryopteris decora Waimea Canyon, Kukui Trail, base with Diospyros, Sapindus, Plumbago, Melia, Schinus, Psidium, Erythrina, Eugenia cumini Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2470 Kauai BISH 1972-06-02
17 Doryopteris decora N Kona, Kaniku lava flow aa clinker Preserved_Specimen clumped terrestrial Takeuchi, W.N. 3539 Hawaii BISH 1987-05-01
18 Doryopteris decora Punaluu rocky pasture Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 30427 Hawaii BISH 1926-07-25
19 Doryopteris decora West Maui, Kahoma Ditch Trail exposed rocks, deep crevices Preserved_Specimen narrow filiform fronds Hobdy, R.W. 611 Maui BISH 1979-06-01
20 Doryopteris decora Kau, SE of Pahala lava fields Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 604 Hawaii BISH 1922-09-20
21 Doryopteris decora Kau, Punaluu on `a`a lava flow Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Hawaii BISH 1929-08-08
22 Doryopteris decora Drive down Chain of Craters Road about 11.9 miles toward Kalapana from intersection with Crater Rim Road; or about 1 mile before Naulu Picnic Area road. Plant was uphill from a paved pulloff. (plot 6) Metrosideros - native shrub - Andropogon savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Fern about 1 foot tall. Newell, C.L. 829 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-23
23 Doryopteris decora W side Waimea Canyon above Keanapahu moist crevices of basalt talus Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22976 Kauai BISH 1947-12-23
24 Doryopteris decora Waimea District, Kawaiiki Ridge , slope above Koaie, west of twin falls. Mestrosideros-Acacia montane mixed mesic forest, summer dry w/ Diospyros sandwicensis, Chrysodracon aurea, Myrsine lanaiensis, Planchonella sandwicensis, Cryptocarya mannii, Myoporum sandwicensis, Nestegis sandwicensis, Psydrax ordorata, Preserved_Specimen Fern, epipetric on boulder outcrops, fertile, common. Wood, K.R. 18334 Kauai BISH 2019-11-20
25 Doryopteris decora S. Kohala, Waimea shade, rocks, range paddock Preserved_Specimen cluster 6-10 tall Hosaka, E.Y. 2058 Hawaii BISH 1938-05-21
26 Doryopteris decora SE of Mauna Loa, near Pahala Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611228009 Hawaii BISH 1961-12-28
27 Doryopteris decora W Maui, Kahoma Canyon, Kahoma ditch trail Scattered plants growing on a very steep rocky slope above the ditch trail in crevices and protected spots. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1049 Maui BISH 1974-01-01
28 Doryopteris decora Kaawaloa. In collapsed lava tube. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Hawaii BISH 1985-09-05
29 Doryopteris decora Kona and Kau Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 253 Hawaii BISH 1864-01-01
30 Doryopteris decora Between Honuapu and Pahala. On lava. Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. 1138 Hawaii BISH 1908-03-29
31 Doryopteris decora Hawaii Preserved_Specimen U.S. Exploring Expedition 4 Hawaii BISH 1840-01-01
32 Doryopteris decora unknown Preserved_Specimen Baldwin, D.D. BISH 1875-01-01
33 Doryopteris decora West Maui, above Lahainaluna Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2469 Maui BISH 1985-12-17
34 Doryopteris decora Kona and Kau Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 253 Hawaii BISH 1864-01-01
35 Doryopteris decora Kauai Preserved_Specimen Brodie, A. 4048 Kauai BISH
36 Doryopteris decora Olokele Canyon Preserved_Specimen Topping, D.L. 2807 Kauai BISH 1924-08-10
37 Doryopteris decora Kona and Kau Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 253 Hawaii BISH 1864-01-01
38 Doryopteris decora N Kona, 0.7 mi S of Old Kona Hwy., Bobcat trail, NW facing slope weathered pahoehoe, soil; Sophora, Dodonaea, Eragrostis Preserved_Specimen Douglas, P. 3022 Hawaii BISH 1989-01-13
39 Doryopteris decora National Park, Hilina Pali Trail steep arid, grassy, SE facing basalt cliffs with scree slopes of volcanic ash and boulders; rare Metrosideros Preserved_Specimen Iltis, H.H. 114 Hawaii BISH 1967-06-22
40 Doryopteris decora Keomuku Road, near on slope, side of rocks; among Lipochaeta, pili and Sida Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 30105 Lanai BISH 1964-01-10
41 Doryopteris decora Kaholuamanoa, above Waimea Preserved_Specimen Heller, A.A. 1990 Kauai BISH 1895-09-02
42 Doryopteris decora Kau Desert Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 9191 Hawaii BISH 1930-02-17
43 Doryopteris decora Maui Preserved_Specimen Bailey, E. Maui BISH
44 Doryopteris decora Olokele Ditch Trail. Preserved_Specimen Lohman, M.L. Kauai BISH 1947-12-26
45 Doryopteris decora unknown Preserved_Specimen Lack, F. BISH 1880-01-01
46 Doryopteris decora 7 mi S of Kalae turnoff Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Hawaii BISH 1954-12-23
47 Doryopteris decora unknown Preserved_Specimen Lack, F. BISH 1880-01-01
48 Doryopteris decora Maui Preserved_Specimen Bailey, E. Maui BISH
49 Doryopteris decora Lahainaluna Preserved_Specimen Alexander, A.A. Maui BISH
50 Doryopteris decora Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Rémy, J. Hawaii BISH 1851-01-01
51 Doryopteris decora Kona Preserved_Specimen Smith, F.G. 76 Hawaii BISH 1929-03-15
52 Doryopteris decora unknown Preserved_Specimen 49 BISH
53 Doryopteris decora Waimea District, Waimea Canyon rim, north facing slopes below road, ca. 4 km above Waimua town. Relic Dodonaea shrubland Preserved_Specimen Terrestrial, epipetric fern, rhizome decumbent to sub-erect, on exposed basalt, fertile, common. Wood, K.R. 18028 Kauai BISH 2018-12-20
54 Doryopteris decora Kukui Trail, Waimea Canyon, top grassy, shrubby slope Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 27655 Kauai BISH 1960-11-21
55 Doryopteris decora Makakupaia ridge damp, among rocks, NW exposure; open mixed scrub Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 82.02 Molokai BISH 1982-11-26
56 Doryopteris decora Waimea Canyon, Kukui Trail Under Sapindus in dryish forest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 23962 Kauai BISH 1955-09-20
57 Doryopteris decora West Maui, Lahaina District, Crater Hill. Fronds taken from separate plants in a population growing on the inner slopes of the crater in low scrub and grassland. Preserved_Specimen These plants have extremely narrow pinnae segments (0.5-1 mm wide) and very long (up to 16 cm long) stipes. These plants are similar to the Kauai plants Degener described as D. tryonii. Hobdy, R.W. 4310 Maui BISH 2008-05-09
58 Doryopteris decora NW, Awalua arid Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 30127 Lanai BISH 1964-01-29
59 Doryopteris decora SW flank of Mauna Loa, Manuka with Metrosideros, Aleurites, Canthium, Diospyros, Psidium; on aa Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 6306 Hawaii BISH 1977-07-24
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