Chloris × pseudosagrana

Faccenda (2024)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Chloris

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Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

O'ahu Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Phytotaxa 638(2): 159 (2024)

Other References

Faccenda, Yorkston, Ross, et al. 2024:159 (NOTHOSPNOV/O, DESCR, parentage: C. barbata × C. divaricata); Note: assumed unstabilized hybrid

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Chloris × pseudosagrana University of Hawaii Poamoho Experimental Farm, Kaukonahua Rd., about 5 km S of Waialua Weedy area along edge of dirt road, full sun, rather moist area dominated by weeds Preserved_Specimen All stems collected from a single clump, clump about 15-20 cm at base, shortly rhizomatous, plant 70 cm tall. A total of four plants found in this area. Chloris divaricata was abundant nearby (and apparently herbicide resistant) in this area and C. barba Faccenda, K. 3088 Oahu BISH 2023-03-29
2 Chloris × pseudosagrana Kualoa Ranch, Ka'a'awa valley, near mouth of valley at piggery, shrimp ponds, and papaya farm Sunny, moist area under papaya orchard Preserved_Specimen Weed, uncommon on edge of road and under papayas Faccenda, K. 3064 Oahu BISH 2023-03-07
3 Chloris × pseudosagrana Kaukonahua Rd (801) about 2 km N of where it intersects with Wilikina Dr. (803) Roadside weed, sunny, moist area Preserved_Specimen Decumbent with stolons Faccenda, K. 3002 Oahu BISH 2023-01-18
4 Chloris × pseudosagrana Central valley, Rt 803 c.a. 1 km N of its intersection with Rt. 801 Roadside, Megathyrsus maximus dominated area Preserved_Specimen One clump seen, about 50 cm in diameter, stoloniferous. Flowers greenish and purplish Faccenda, K. 3038 Oahu BISH 2023-02-20
5 Chloris × pseudosagrana North side of Pearl Harbor Bike Path, Pearl City, where it runs parallel to H! Fwy. Preserved_Specimen Perennial, cespitose, ca. 20-25 cm tall.>2250 plants seen along a 35-40m long stretch of the patah. Ross, M.C. 1973 Oahu BISH 2024-02-05