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Melicope spathulata

A.Gray (1854)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: Melicope

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Shrubs or shrubby trees 2–4(–12) m tall.

Stems: Trunk up to 20 cm in diameter, branches spreading, leafy toward apex, glabrous or yellowish brown pubescent on new growth and inflorescences.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Opposite. Blades spatulate to oblanceolate or elliptic–obovate, rarely elliptic, usually 10–50 cm long, 2.5–20 cm wide. Apex rounded to obtuse, acute, or sometimes acuminate. Base rounded to obtuse or acute. Surfaces glabrous or lower surfaces puberulent, especially on veins, usually paler on lower surface, coriaceous. Margins entire, sometimes slightly revolute. Lateral veins subopposite, ascending, straight ca. ¾ their length, then dividing to unite with the distinct submarginal vein, midrib sulcate on upper surface. Petioles (0–)10–95 mm long. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers 3–5 in axillary cymes, peduncles 0–30 mm long, pedicels 6–30 mm long, bracts ovate–subulate or deltate. Flowers bisexual (perfect), actinomorphic. Calyx of 4 sepals, in imbricated pairs, broadly ovate, 8–10 mm long, subpersistent, ciliolate, otherwise glabrous, or sparsely to densely puberulent. Corolla of 4 petals, white or cream, slightly spreading at anthesis, oblong–ovate or oblong–obovate, 14–21 mm long, slightly imbricate. Stamens 8; filaments white, nearly completely connate into a staminal tube; anthers dithecal, subsessile on lobes of staminal tube, elongate, base subhastate. Ovary superior, 4-lobed, ± puberulent, usually becoming glabrate, carpels connate adaxially throughout their length, placentation axile; ovules 5–8 per carpel, pendulous on short, broad funiculi; style ca. 9 mm long, subclavate; stigmas linear.

Fruit: Fruit subglobose; 20–35 mm in diameter; 4–lobed; glabrous or minutely puberulent; carpels erect; connate throughout; separating at various places during development; adnate to summit; apex rounded. Seeds 5–8 per cell; funicles short; endocarp glabrous; embryo with thin; broad; rounded cotyledons; hypocotyl very short; embedded in white endosperm.

Ploidy:

Habitat: Mesic to wet forest.

Elevation Range: 450–1,420 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Endemic

Island Status

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

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 352 (1854)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1211 (K, O, M, H [as Platydesma spathulata]); Appelhans et al. 2017:132 (COMBNOV, Syn. P. spathulata = M. spathulata)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Melicope spathulata Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 1997 Kauai BISH 1909-02-14
2 Melicope spathulata S. Hilo Dist., Paukaa Ahu. Tr 21(45); E slope of Mauna Kea, on ridge betwn Nukupahu Gulch/Awehi Stream Preserved_Specimen Warshauer, F.R. 1389 Hawaii BISH 1977-09-11
3 Melicope spathulata Vicinity forest ranger station at Kokee, transition between wet and dry forest near 3500 ft altitutde: Pipeline trail Preserved_Specimen Sparingly branched tree, 12 ft. tall; flowers white; wood smelling of pepsin. Stern, W.L. 1307 Kauai BISH 1961-08-01
4 Melicope spathulata main divide, Waikane-Schoefield trail, Koolau Range Preserved_Specimen Hume, E.P. 537 Oahu BISH 1932-04-17
5 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5344 Kauai BISH 1909-09-04
6 Melicope spathulata Kohala, Honokanenui Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8367 Hawaii BISH 1910-06-01
7 Melicope spathulata Koolau Summit Trail between Laie Summit and Kahuku cabin Preserved_Specimen Stemmermann, R.L. 1200 Oahu BISH 1976-10-30
8 Melicope spathulata Kohala, Honokanenui Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8367 Hawaii BISH 1910-06-01
9 Melicope spathulata Punaluu-Kaluanui Ridge, windward side Preserved_Specimen MacDaniels, L.H. 382 Oahu BISH 1927-01-01
10 Melicope spathulata Kaea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2552 Maui BISH 1920-06-18
11 Melicope spathulata ridge east of Kukuiala Mokuleia Forest Preserve Gulch Waianae Mts Preserved_Specimen Morley, H. 105 Oahu BISH 1934-02-04
12 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa-Kohana trail Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2202 Oahu BISH 1915-08-17
13 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa Mts Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 231 Kauai BISH 1909-08-01
14 Melicope spathulata Mt. Kaala Preserved_Specimen Suehiro, A. 137 Oahu BISH 1933-01-08
15 Melicope spathulata W Waimea drainage basin Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 911 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
16 Melicope spathulata W Waimea drainage basin Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 836 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
17 Melicope spathulata Punaluu Mts Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 841 Oahu BISH 1908-12-24
18 Melicope spathulata Olaa Forest Reserve, behind Volcano dump Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5273 Hawaii BISH 1984-02-28
19 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5961 Kauai BISH 1909-09-01
20 Melicope spathulata Olaa Forest Reserve, behind Volcano dump Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5273 Hawaii BISH 1984-02-28
21 Melicope spathulata Koolau, ridge above Kahana Bay Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 1853 Oahu BISH 1926-09-17
22 Melicope spathulata Awaawapuhi trail. Honopu Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. 423 Kauai BISH 1956-12-29
23 Melicope spathulata S. Opaeula Ridge Preserved_Specimen Suehiro, A. 137 Oahu BISH 1932-09-25
24 Melicope spathulata Punaluu Mts Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 640 Oahu BISH 1908-11-14
25 Melicope spathulata Halii Valley Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 30247 Kauai BISH 1926-06-11
26 Melicope spathulata Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. 26345 Kauai BISH 1938-11-01
27 Melicope spathulata Kalalau Trail Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1046 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
28 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Olinda Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8534 Maui BISH 1910-09-01
29 Melicope spathulata Koolau Mts.. N. Kaliuwaa Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 65 Oahu BISH 1908-08-01
30 Melicope spathulata Trail between Konahuanui & Olympus Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1637 Oahu BISH 1911-02-14
31 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Nohiku Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 240 Maui BISH 1910-07-01
32 Melicope spathulata Pahole Gulch Preserved_Specimen Stemmermann, R.L. 1139 Oahu BISH 1976-08-08
33 Melicope spathulata Waimea Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. 245 Kauai BISH 1910-02-01
34 Melicope spathulata Waipio-Waiawa Ridge, rain forest Preserved_Specimen MacDaniels, L.H. 53 Oahu BISH 1926-10-06
35 Melicope spathulata Honopu: Awaawapuhi Valley Preserved_Specimen Lane, I.E. 56614 Kauai BISH 1956-12-29
36 Melicope spathulata E bank of Honomanu gulch Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2568 Maui BISH 1920-06-21
37 Melicope spathulata Laie-Malaekahuna Ridge Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 11551 Oahu BISH 1932-02-14
38 Melicope spathulata Peahinaia ridge Preserved_Specimen Stemmermann, R.L. 1271 Oahu BISH 1976-11-14
39 Melicope spathulata Honomanu Trail Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 10228 Maui BISH 1911-04-01
40 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5645 Kauai BISH 1909-09-04
41 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 1978 Kauai BISH 1909-03-03
42 Melicope spathulata W Waimea drainage basin Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 782 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
43 Melicope spathulata Olaa Flume Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 652 Hawaii BISH 1915-06-02
44 Melicope spathulata Kohala, Honokanenui Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8367 Hawaii BISH 1910-06-01
45 Melicope spathulata East Maui, below Kula pipe line Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 796 Maui BISH 1928-02-22
46 Melicope spathulata Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 2298 Kauai BISH 1909-02-14
47 Melicope spathulata Waikamoi, below Entomology field station Preserved_Specimen Gillett, G.W. 1879 Maui BISH 1966-04-14
48 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5339 Kauai BISH 1909-09-01
49 Melicope spathulata Oahu Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 94 Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
50 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 1978 Kauai BISH 1909-03-03
51 Melicope spathulata Kohala, Honokanenui Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8367 Hawaii BISH 1910-06-01
52 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa Mts Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 231 Kauai BISH 1909-08-01
53 Melicope spathulata Maui Preserved_Specimen Ozaki, E.T. 1390 Maui BISH 1955-01-09
54 Melicope spathulata Mt. Olympus Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Oahu BISH 1912-11-30
55 Melicope spathulata Kauai Preserved_Specimen Knudsen Kauai BISH
56 Melicope spathulata 10 miles Preserved_Specimen Fullaway, D. Hawaii BISH 1919-08-01
57 Melicope spathulata Koolau Range, between Punaluu and Kaipapau Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1909-05-03
58 Melicope spathulata Hanalei to Lihue, power line trail Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Kauai BISH 1909-08-06
59 Melicope spathulata Koolau Range, between Punaluu and Kaipapau Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1909-05-03
60 Melicope spathulata Pupukea Trail Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1947-04-24
61 Melicope spathulata Koolau Mts. between Punaluu & Kaipapau Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1908-02-14
62 Melicope spathulata Kokee Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Kauai BISH 1956-02-01
63 Melicope spathulata Kumuwela Preserved_Specimen Rice, R.C.A. Kauai BISH 1976-07-16
64 Melicope spathulata Glenwood Preserved_Specimen Faurie, A. Hawaii BISH 1910-05-01
65 Melicope spathulata Near Glenwood Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Hawaii BISH 1918-07-01
66 Melicope spathulata Kawaikoi Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Kauai BISH 1930-08-22
67 Melicope spathulata Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Kauai BISH 1929-04-30
68 Melicope spathulata Waiawa top of Koolau range Preserved_Specimen Russ, G.W. Oahu BISH 1930-03-01
69 Melicope spathulata Konahuanui Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1908-01-01
70 Melicope spathulata Tree along the Kawaikoi Trail just before going down the steeper switchback portion Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1982-08-29
71 Melicope spathulata Lihue District. Upper Wahiawa drainage Metrosideros-Dicranopteris low statured wet forest with wind swept ridges and riparian vegetation with Machaerina angustifolia, Gahnia beecheyi, Cheirodendron platyphylla, Psychotria mariniana, Antidesma platyphylla, Dubautia laxa, Broussaisia arguta, Syzygium sandwicensis, Lobelia kauaiensis, Melic Preserved_Specimen shrub along windswept ridge, 75 cm. tall, unusual form with flower and early fruit-set, single plant observed Wood, K.R. 12723 Kauai BISH 2007-12-20
72 Melicope spathulata Kumuwela Ridge, Waimea moist forest Preserved_Specimen 6' shrub; flower white St.John, H. 13819 Kauai BISH 1933-12-28
73 Melicope spathulata Kokee - Kumuwela, in mesic forest Kokee-Kamuwela, in mesic forest. Preserved_Specimen Small branching tree in understory. All leaves pubescent below Stone, B.C. 3358 Kauai BISH 1960-04-13
74 Melicope spathulata along Punaluu (Castle) Trail, Koolau Mts In wet Metrosideros forest, with Sadleria cyatheoides, Pritchardia martii, Cyrtandra, Stenogyne, Scaevola mollis, Dicranopteris emarginata, Euphorbia rockii, Coprosma longifolia, Pittosporum dolosum, Hibiscus arnottianus. Preserved_Specimen Shrub to 8 feet, mostly lower. Petals creamy white, fruits green. Carlquist, S. 1745 Oahu BISH 1965-07-06
75 Melicope spathulata Koolau Range, Kipapa Gulch Trail in moist area along trail Preserved_Specimen Small tree; lvs. thick, rigid, glabrous, margins strongly revolute; fls. creamy white, petals thick, waxy. Cowan, R.S. 700 Oahu BISH 1947-10-05
76 Melicope spathulata Kalalau Valley, east rim Rainforest Preserved_Specimen Erect, 12 ft. tree; host for Korthalsella. Degener, O. 27150 Kauai BISH 1960-11-16
77 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa Mts 80' from stream bed; east exposure Preserved_Specimen 4' x 1.5 shrub, 2' spread; no seeds, only flowers. Flowers white. Perlman, S. 490 Kauai BISH 1979-09-01
78 Melicope spathulata Koolau Mts., Moanalua Valley, summit crest ridge In Metrosideros-Dicranopteris linearis lowland wet forest with Antidesma, Clermontia, Cyrtandra, Zanthoxylum, Myrsine, Melicope, Pritchardia, Psychotria, Tetraplasandra, Cheirodendron, Bobea. Preserved_Specimen shrubs with flowers Perlman, S. 5942 Oahu BISH 1987-06-07
79 Melicope spathulata N. Kohala, Kahua Ranch On wet wooded slope. Occasional Preserved_Specimen 10-foot plant. Flowers white. Hosaka, E.Y. 2030 Hawaii BISH 1938-05-08
80 Melicope spathulata off Honopu trail, Kokee State Park in dense shade off Honopu trail. In native Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Shrub 10 ft. Leaves spathulate, tomentose below. Flowers in axillary cymes. Calyx glabrous, green. Corolla cream colored. Ishikawa, S. 302 Kauai BISH 1973-08-22
81 Melicope spathulata Kaala Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. Oahu BISH
82 Melicope spathulata Koolau Range, summit of Kawailoa-Punaluu Trail Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1938-07-03
83 Melicope spathulata Koolau Range, between Punaluu and Kaipapau Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1909-05-03
84 Melicope spathulata Back of Wahiawa Preserved_Specimen Swezey, O.H. Oahu BISH 1920-10-31
85 Melicope spathulata Near Glenwood Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Hawaii BISH 1918-07-01
86 Melicope spathulata Kahana Trail Preserved_Specimen Lyon, H.L. Oahu BISH
87 Melicope spathulata Kokee Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Kauai BISH 1956-02-01
88 Melicope spathulata Mokuleia Forest Reserve, Piko Trail, Mauka Preserved_Specimen Hattie, D. Oahu BISH 1932-11-25
89 Melicope spathulata Kailua Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Maui BISH 1908-12-12
90 Melicope spathulata East Maui Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Maui BISH 1911-05-01
91 Melicope spathulata Maui Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Maui BISH 1920-01-01
92 Melicope spathulata Honomanu Trail Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Maui BISH 1911-05-01
93 Melicope spathulata Konahuanui Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1908-01-01
94 Melicope spathulata Hanalei to Lihue, power line trail Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Kauai BISH 1909-08-06
95 Melicope spathulata S. Opaeula Ridge Preserved_Specimen Suehiro, A. Oahu BISH 1932-09-25
96 Melicope spathulata Koolau Range, Poamoho trail, at summit Preserved_Specimen Bishop, B. Oahu BISH 1962-04-29
97 Melicope spathulata 10 miles Preserved_Specimen Fullaway, D. Hawaii BISH 1919-08-01
98 Melicope spathulata Pauoa Oahu Preserved_Specimen Oahu BISH
99 Melicope spathulata Wailua mauka Preserved_Specimen Oahu BISH
100 Melicope spathulata Koolau Mts., Punaluu Preserved_Specimen 459 Oahu BISH 1908-12-24
101 Melicope spathulata Kauai Preserved_Specimen Knudsen Kauai BISH
102 Melicope spathulata Kauai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Kauai BISH
103 Melicope spathulata unknown Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. BISH
104 Melicope spathulata Punaluu Mts Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 640 Oahu BISH 1908-11-14
105 Melicope spathulata Kokee State Park, along Nualolo Trail about 1 mile from bigining at the Kokee Lodge Preserved_Specimen Sohmer, S.H. 6507 Kauai BISH 1970-07-16
106 Melicope spathulata Kilauea Forest Reserve Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12999 Hawaii BISH 1917-08-01
107 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa Mts Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 231 Kauai BISH 1909-08-01
108 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa Mts Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 229 Kauai BISH 1909-08-01
109 Melicope spathulata Kokee State Park, along Pihea Train from Puu o Kila to jct. with Alakai Swamp Trail Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 5036 Kauai BISH 1983-08-30
110 Melicope spathulata below Kokee and Kilohana Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 981 Kauai BISH 1922-10-27
111 Melicope spathulata Waimea, Alakai, between Lehua makanoe and Kilohana Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2938 Kauai BISH 1938-08-16
112 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamana Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 328 Kauai BISH 1909-09-01
113 Melicope spathulata Kawailoa Very wet rainforest Preserved_Specimen Small tree, 5+ m. high. Fr. green berry. Bryan Jr., E.H. 867 Oahu BISH 1934-11-20
114 Melicope spathulata Below Kawaiiki Ridge along the S fork of Twin Falls. 5 ft above gulch bottom. Mixed Mesic Forest. Canopy of A koa and Metrosideros polymorpha, Dicranopteris, w/ Pittosporum, Psychotria, Coprosma, Cyanea leptostegia, Asplenium, Cheirodendron trigynum, Dianella sandwicensis, Poa sandwicensis, Perrottetia Preserved_Specimen 10 ft tall small tree. Multi-branched from near base. Tangalin, N. 2351 Kauai BISH 2010-06-02
115 Melicope spathulata Hanalei District, Honopu, slopes around northern branch. Acacia koa-Metrosideros polymorpha-Dicranopteris linears mesic to transitional wet forest and drainage w/ Diplopterygium pinnatum, Sticherus owhyhensis, Syzygium sandwicensis, Nestegis sandwicensis, Bobea brevipes, Ilex anomala, wikstroemia furcata, claoxylon sandwicensis, Polyscias Waimeae, melicope a Preserved_Specimen tree, 7 m tall, few branched, in early bud, uncommon. Wood, K.R. 16437 Kauai BISH 2015-05-02
116 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp nr Kawaikoi Stream Under dominant Cheirodendron, Coprosma and Rubus common in S layer Preserved_Specimen 7 ft shrub Takeuchi, W.N. 2469 Kauai BISH 1985-09-21
117 Melicope spathulata Waimea District. Koaie, headwater gulches and stream, well above Koaie river, north of Mohihi-Waialae trail. Metrosideros transitional mesic to wet forest and riparian vegetation w/ Cheirodendron, Perrottetia sandwicensis, Kadua affinis, Ilex anomala, Syzygium sandwicensis, Dodonaea viscosa, Coprosma waimeae, Cyrtandra kauaiensis, Melicope clusiifolia, Labordia degeneri, Cyane Preserved_Specimen tree, 4 m tall, in flower and early fruit, occasional. Wood, K.R. 15963 Kauai BISH 2014-06-24
118 Melicope spathulata Along the Kawaikoi Trail just before the steeper switchback portion Other plants seen slong this portion of the steep trail. Preserved_Specimen Tree. Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1982-08-29
119 Melicope spathulata Laie Trail open area along trail Preserved_Specimen shrub 7 ft tall with few, ascending branches; foliage pale, coriaceous; flowers white; fruit brown with black, shiny seeds. Herbst, D.R. 1106 Oahu BISH 1968-05-05
120 Melicope spathulata S Kohala District. Kawaihae 1 AHU. Tr 78 (38); Kohala Mtns; SW from Kehena Ditch to pasture 1km NE of Puu Ahia Wet `ohi`a forest with other native trees adn a treefern adn native shrub understory. Preserved_Specimen 3cm BD; 2+m tall; branched. Warshauer, F.R. 2468 Hawaii BISH 1979-07-30
121 Melicope spathulata Wright Road, Olaa For. Res., Puna Dist Virgin Cibotium & Metrosideros forest. Preserved_Specimen Shrub 6m x 5cm. Stems soapy scented. Cauliflorous even to the base. Petals white. St.John, H. 25051 Hawaii BISH 1953-01-29
122 Melicope spathulata North facing slope of Haleanau gulch, Schofield Barracks Military Reservation West Range, Waianae Mt. Range Vegetation: Athyrium, Charpentiera, Cyrtandra, Metrosideros, Pisonia and Rubus. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 5589 Oahu BISH 1977-02-27
123 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp Trail, 1/4 mile past junction with Pihea Trail Single tree, Preserved_Specimen 7 ft. high. Flynn, T.W. 432 Kauai BISH 1983-06-02
124 Melicope spathulata Ridge S. of S. Opaeula Gulch, Paalaa, Koolau Mts Moist woods Preserved_Specimen 8 ft. shrub St.John, H. 13326 Oahu BISH 1933-09-24
125 Melicope spathulata Kipapa Gulch, So. ridge. Koolau Mts on wet wooded ridge Preserved_Specimen 15-20 ft. tree Hosaka, E.Y. 970 Oahu BISH 1933-04-16
126 Melicope spathulata Kohua Ridge forest Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 23919 Kauai BISH 1955-09-07
127 Melicope spathulata Awaawapuhi valley, Kainamanu N facing steep slope; Pouteria, Pittosporum, Nestegis, Cheirodendron, Scaevola procera, Coprosma kauaiensis, Bobea brevipes, Pleomele aurea, Dicranopteris linearis, Melicope anisata, Ilex, Xylosma hawaiiense, Elaeocarpus, Perrottetia, Passiflora mollissima, Myrica faya, Rubus argutus, Hedychium gardnerianum Preserved_Specimen 4 m tree; flower white; fruit green Perlman, S. 18660 Kauai BISH 2003-10-22
128 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp, Aipoinui bog, gully Pelea cruciata Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 2460 Kauai BISH 1985-09-21
129 Melicope spathulata Kohua Ridge, North facing slopes above Mohihi Stream Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest w/ Alphitonia ponderosa, Antidesma platyphylla, Euphorbia atrococca, Kadua affinis, Claoxylon sandwicensis, Dodonaea viscosa, Myrsine lanaiensis, M. a... Preserved_Specimen Tree, 6 m tall, lax branching, in flower and fruit, 3 trees in immediate area. K.R. Wood 19565 Kauai BISH 2024-07-18
130 Melicope spathulata upper Awaawapuhi Valley diverse mesic forest; Melicope haupuensis, Dodonaea viscosa, Psychotria greenwelliae, Metrosideros polymorpha, Cryptocarya mannii, Nothocestrum peltatum, Rubus argutus Preserved_Specimen 3 m tree; leaves to 30 cm long, revolute margins; flower white Trauernicht, C. 605 Kauai BISH 2008-11-11
131 Melicope spathulata Between W and E Wailuaiki ridge Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2664 Maui BISH 1920-07-02
132 Melicope spathulata Hana District, Kaapahu, Haleakala National Park land Acacia koa-Metrosideros mesic forest With Clermontia arborescens, Coprosma pubens, Broussaisia arguta, Cheirodentron trigynum, Myrsine lessertiana, Melicope clusifolia, Diplazium sandwhicianum, Melicope volcanica, Cyanea macrostegia, Cya Preserved_Specimen Small tree 4-5 meter ht, with white flowers and flower buds Perlman, S. 21660 Maui BISH 2009-05-27
133 Melicope spathulata Hono O Na Pali NAR, Pohakea region above Hanakapiai Metrosideros-Dicranopteris-montane mesic to wet forest. W/ Broussaisia arguta, Kadua affinis, Melicope spp, Psychotria mariniana, Coprosma waimeae, rich fern undersotyr with Asplenium insiticeum, A. polypodon, Athyrium microphyllum, Diplazium sandwichianum Preserved_Specimen tree, 2 m tall, trunk gray-brown, in flower and fruit, ca. 10 in general region Wood, K.R. 14374 Kauai BISH 2010-11-18
134 Melicope spathulata Kohua Ridge forest Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 23919 Kauai BISH 1955-09-07
135 Melicope spathulata S. Hilo Dist., Paukaa Ahu. Tr 21(45); E slope of Mauna Kea, on ridge betwn Nukupahu Gulch/Awehi Stream Wet `ohi`a forest with other native trees and a treefern and native shrub understory Preserved_Specimen Shrub: 3 cm. Bd; 140 cm. tall. 3 inflorescences; singular immature fruits Warshauer, F.R. 1389 Hawaii BISH 1977-09-11
136 Melicope spathulata Pupukea on Clidemia infested gully slopes, ohia scrub forest at 1800' el. Preserved_Specimen 7' shrub Takeuchi, W.N. 1997 Oahu BISH 1985-02-18
137 Melicope spathulata Mohihi River, Waimea Metrosideros Preserved_Specimen 7 m shrub; leaves thick, subcoriaceous, above dark yellowish green, below paler St.John, H. 19999 Kauai BISH 1939-02-12
138 Melicope spathulata Kokee, Waimea, Napali-Kona FR woods Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10715 Kauai BISH 1930-12-26
139 Melicope spathulata Kokee, W rim, Kalalau Valley dry; Hedyotis acuminata, Pelea anisata, Acacia koa, Metrosideros, Dodonaea, Rubiaceae Preserved_Specimen shrub, sparingly branched; long, lax stems Herbst, D.R. 1198 Kauai BISH 1968-08-10
140 Melicope spathulata Milolii Ridge, Waimea wet forest Preserved_Specimen 6' shrub; loosely branching; flower white St.John, H. 13774 Kauai BISH 1933-12-27
141 Melicope spathulata Waimea District, Kohua Ridge North facing slopes above Awini Stream Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest with Alphitonia ponderosa, Antidesma platyphylla, Euphorbia atrococca, Claoxylon sandwicensis, Dodonaea viscosa, Myrsine lanaiensis, Nestegis sandwicensis, Dracaena aurea, Polyscias Kavaiensis, Planch Preserved_Specimen tree, 2m tall, few branched, with bud and fruit, just above gulch bottom, single plant, Wood, K.R. 14975 Kauai BISH 2012-05-16
142 Melicope spathulata At ca. 2,800 feet elevation, on contour portion of trail beyond the stream, Punaluu (Castle) Trail, Koolau Mts In wet Metrosideros polymorpha forest, with Euphorbia rockii, Scaevola mollis, Cheirodendron, Broussaisia, Labordia, various ferns. Preserved_Specimen Carlquist, S. 2197 Oahu BISH 1966-08-22
143 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp, Kokee open forest Preserved_Specimen 3 m tree MacDaniels, L.H. 781 Kauai BISH 1927-02-18
144 Melicope spathulata Waikane-Schofield Trail, Koolau Range, Waianae Uka Thicket on divide Preserved_Specimen Tree 6 m. x 1 dm.; flowers white, petals thick, fleshy, wood with odor of semen St.John, H. 17626 Oahu BISH 1935-04-28
145 Melicope spathulata L side of Kipahulu Valley ridge Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1642 Maui BISH 1919-11-15
146 Melicope spathulata Honolulu District. Aiea trail, near summit, between Kaivipoo hill and large power relay Metrosidero-Dicranopteris linearis lowland wet forest. With Syzgium sandwicense, Machaerina angustifolia, Ilex anomala, Melicope oahuensis, Zanthoxylum oahuense, Antidesma platyphylla, Pritcardia martii, Clidemia hirta, Psidium cattleianum Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1.5 meter ht with flowers and fruit. Perlman, S. 23644 Oahu BISH 2013-08-20
147 Melicope spathulata Kaunuohua Ecotone formation w/ mesic and wet forest elements Preserved_Specimen Single shrub to 8 ft ht, flowering profusely in thicket of Scaevola procera Takeuchi, W.N. 3679 Kauai BISH 1987-09-26
148 Melicope spathulata Honomu, Papaikou not common Preserved_Specimen small tree, about 15 ft. high, 3-4 in. diam. Bryan, L.W. Hawaii BISH 1937-03-22
149 Melicope spathulata W rim, Kalalau Valley dark woods Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 27155 Kauai BISH 1960-11-29
150 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp, Aipoinui bog, gully Pelea cruciata Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 2460 Kauai BISH 1985-09-21
151 Melicope spathulata Hanalei District. Kalalau, below Pihea Metrowsidos - Cheirodendron montane wet forest with matting ferns of Dicranopteris linearis, Diptopterygium pinnatum, Sticherus owhyhensis; with Broussaisia arguta, Vaccinium calycina, Coprosma kauaense, Myrsine wawraea, Scaevola gaudichaudiana, S. procera, Kadua affinis, Perrottetia sandwicensis, Smilax melastomifolia, Preserved_Specimen tree, 4 meters tall, moderately branched, stems grey, in bud, some old fruit casules, several trees in general area, mapped. Wood, K.R. 15816 Kauai BISH 2014-02-02
152 Melicope spathulata Kipapa Gulch, So. ridge Koolau Mts on wooded ridge Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 617 Oahu BISH 1932-07-04
153 Melicope spathulata Laie sporadic occurrence at elevations above the Gap; most plants sterile Preserved_Specimen 6' shrub at 2150' elev. Takeuchi, W.N. 2202 Oahu BISH 1985-09-19
154 Melicope spathulata Crest of Koolau Mts. between Puu Keahiakahoe and Puu Kahuauli scattered Clidemia. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 2596 Oahu BISH 1983-02-09
155 Melicope spathulata Kumuwela Ridge, Waimea moist forest Preserved_Specimen 7' shrub; flower white St.John, H. 13803 Kauai BISH 1933-12-28
156 Melicope spathulata 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 Tree, 3 m tall, well-branched, bud, flower, fruit, w/ Geniostoma lydgatei, single tree K.R. Wood 19586 Kauai BISH 2024-08-07
157 Melicope spathulata Waimea District. Nuololo, headwater just west of Kaunuohua Ridge. Metrosideros-Acacia mixed mesic forest w/ Coprosma waimeae, Kadua affinis, Psychotria mariniana, P. hexandra, P. greenwelliae, Chrysodracon aurea, Scaevola procera, Xylosma hawaiiense, Dodonaea viscosa, Syzygium sandwicensis, Polyscias wai Preserved_Specimen Tree, 5 m tall, few branched, colony of ca. 30 trees in 30,000 sq m area, in flower and fruit, seeds collected from 6 individuals Wood, K.R. 17190.01 Kauai BISH 2016-11-13
158 Melicope spathulata Waianae Mts, Peacock Flats Trail, .3 mi before Cabin, 2100 ft elev, nr trail In mesic forest w/Coprosma, Hibiscus, Antidesma, kukui, Psychotria, Ohia, Guava, Schinus plants Preserved_Specimen 4-8 ft ht, w/fl & fr Perlman, S. 5798 Oahu BISH 1987-04-30
159 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa Mts 80' from stream bed; east exposure Preserved_Specimen 4' x 1.5 shrub, 2' spread; no seeds, only flowers. Flowers white. Perlman, S. 490 Kauai BISH 1979-09-01
160 Melicope spathulata SW ridge, Pihea, Waimea wet forest Preserved_Specimen 5 m x 8 cm tree; leaves pale green St.John, H. 22932 Kauai BISH 1947-12-22
161 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi, Puu Hoolio near Labordia, Cheirodendron Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 2551 Maui BISH 1972-07-20
162 Melicope spathulata NW Haleakala, ridge W of Opana Gulch, Koolau Forest Reserve wet koa ohia forest with native trees and shrubs; treeferns Preserved_Specimen 10 m x 13 cm arborescent Warshauer, F.R. 2736 Maui BISH 1980-07-28
163 Melicope spathulata Waimea District. Awaawapuhi, north facing slopes sw of kainamanu. Metrosideros-Acaia montane mesic forest W/ Alphitonia, planchonella, Xylosma hawaiiensis, Antidesmia, Bobea brevipes, Myrsine lanaiensis, Dodnaea, Wikstroemia furcata, Leptecophylla tameiameiae, kadua affinis, Melicope ovata, M. Barbigera Preserved_Specimen tree, 3 m tall, few branched, in flower and fruit, single tree, mapped. Wood, K.R. 16597 Kauai BISH 2015-09-08
164 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp, Aipoinui bog, gully Pelea cruciata Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 2460 Kauai BISH 1985-09-21
165 Melicope spathulata Kipapa-Waiawa Ridge. Waipio Dist Metrosideros-Acacia Forest Preserved_Specimen 16 ft. tree Grant, M.L. 7248 Oahu BISH 1934-08-07
166 Melicope spathulata Koolau Mts., Bryan's Mtn House Trail at Grant Boundry Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620520055 Oahu BISH 1962-05-20
167 Melicope spathulata Makawao Forest Reserve, Olinda pipe line rain forest Preserved_Specimen 2 m shrub, petals white St.John, H. 25625 Maui BISH 1955-12-25
168 Melicope spathulata Hanalei District, Koke'e State Park, Kalalau rim W of Pu'u o Kila lookout, just past drainage below lookout Metrosideros polymorpha dominated wet forest Preserved_Specimen Multi-stemmed shrub 2.5 m tall, branches descending then ascending at tips Wagner, W.L. 6893 Kauai BISH 2000-02-25
169 Melicope spathulata Piko Trail Waiamae Mts.; Mokuleia Forest Reserve Wet region Preserved_Specimen Small tree Onouye, R. Oahu BISH 1934-02-04
170 Melicope spathulata Waimea Highlands, Kokee Camp, Near Ranger Station, in rainforest in rainforest. Preserved_Specimen Glabrous. Fruits green, fls. white. Stone, B.C. Kauai BISH 1961-08-08
171 Melicope spathulata Honopu: Awaawapuhi Valley In mesic forest Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 1609 Kauai BISH 1956-12-29
172 Melicope spathulata Pupukea-Kahuku Trail, Koolau Range, Malaekahana-Waimea ridge Wet woods Preserved_Specimen 18 ft. slender tree St.John, H. 11574 Oahu BISH 1932-03-06
173 Melicope spathulata Kawaihau District, ridge, w. side of Makaleha Mts Shaded, wet N. facing slope. Preserved_Specimen Small tree, 5.2 m. high. Fruit with black seed Gagné, W.C. 582 Kauai BISH 1970-09-04
174 Melicope spathulata Makawao, Haiku Uka, NW Haleakala, between Haipuaena and Puohokamoa stream; with ohia, native trees and shrubs; treefern Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 9355 Maui BISH 1980-06-10
175 Melicope spathulata Pupukea-Kahuku trail, Kaumala-Waimea Rain forest Preserved_Specimen Baker, R.J. Oahu BISH 1933-02-19
176 Melicope spathulata Forest along N. Border of Ewa Forest Reserve Forest Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 1608 Oahu BISH 1931-02-20
177 Melicope spathulata First N for, of Wahiawa Stream, NW of Wahiawa Bog dense wet forest with moderate to heavy Psidium growth, except upper part of valley dominated by Metrosideros with understory of Psychotria, Hedyotis terminalis, Cyanea (3 species), Dicranopteris (in open areas), 3 spp. of Cyrtandra, Labordia hirtella (in upper part). Preserved_Specimen In bud only, not uncommon but P. rostrata Hillebr. may also be in area, based on a few vegatative plants. Wagner, W.L. 6060 Kauai BISH 1988-04-10
178 Melicope spathulata S. Hilo Dist., Paukaa Ahu., Tr 21(106) E slope of Mauna Kea, on ridge betwn Honolii & Pohakupaa Streams Wet koa-`ohi`a forest with other native trees and a treefern, native shrub understory. Preserved_Specimen 1.2 m. tall; In flower w/green fruit Warshauer, F.R. 1403 Hawaii BISH 1977-09-13
179 Melicope spathulata Waimea District. Kohua Ridge, north facing slopes above Mohihi Stream Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest 80% closed canopy, 10-12 m tall, with Chierodendron trigynum, Alphitonia ponderosa, Antidesma platyphylla, Euphorbia atrococca, Dodonaea viscosa, Myrsine lanaiensis, Nestegis sandwicensis, Dracena au Preserved_Specimen tree, 4 m tall, few branched, vigorous, seed collected, single plant Wood, K.R. 15091 Kauai BISH 2012-07-12
180 Melicope spathulata Olinda forest Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8534 Maui BISH 1910-09-01
181 Melicope spathulata East Maui, TNC's Waikamoi Preserve, Maile trail, pipeline trail, 4872, Aspect N. along pipeline trail. Mesic Forest: Metrosideros, Acacia koa, Cheirodendron, Leptecophylla, Myrsine lessertiana, Melicope clusiifolia, Coprosma foliosa, Hydrangea arguta, Rubus hawaiiensis, Alyxia stellata, Diplazium sandwichianum, Cibotium glaucum, Cibotium menziesii, Sadleria cyatheoides, Dryopteris wallichiana, Dryopteris unidentata, Dryopteris fuscoatra, Smilax melastomifolia, Asplenium macraei, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Embelia pacifica, Cyrtandra platyphylla, Pteris terminalis, Rubus glaucus, Rubus argutus, Hegychium gardnerianum Preserved_Specimen Rare cluster of small trees Pezzillo, Z. 448 Maui BISH 2023-04-26
182 Melicope spathulata Waimea Highlands, Kokee, near Ranger Station, in rainforest in rainforest Preserved_Specimen Glabrous. Fruits green, fls. white Stone, B.C. Kauai BISH 1961-08-08
183 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Makawao District, Makawao FR, Waiohiwi stream headwaters Vegetation: Acacia, Metrosideros, Cheirodendron, Myrsine, Melicope, Broussaisia, Cyrtandra, Smilax, Alyxia, Asplenium spp, Athyrium, Diplazium, Marattia, Peperomia, Hedychium, Rubus. Preserved_Specimen Unbranched to sparsely branched shrubs, flowering among apical leaves or low on stem. Oppenheimer, H.L. 20606 Maui BISH 2006-02-07
184 Melicope spathulata Kauai shady Preserved_Specimen 5-6' shrub, spreading out close to ground, rubbery branched Hobdy, R.W. 16 Kauai BISH 1968-01-01
185 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa Gulch, on trail to Kahana Humid place, side of trail, shaded on ridge Preserved_Specimen Shrub 6 ft Budd, C.L. 1155 Oahu BISH 1923-03-20
186 Melicope spathulata Kohala Mts., Puu o Umi N.A.R., Transect 8, scattered 240 & 800 meters station, on slopes of Mt. Eke in Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Cibotium spp. montane wet forest with Broussaisia, Sadleria, Cyrtandra, Myrsine, Vaccinium, Uncinia, Alyxia, Labordia, Psychotria, Melicope, Rubus hawaiensis, Dryopteris wallichiana, Astelia, Clermontia. About 20 plants seen Preserved_Specimen small trees to 15 ft. ht. with flowers and fruit Perlman, S. 14840 Hawaii BISH 1995-08-09
187 Melicope spathulata Waimea, Alakai Swamp wet ohia, native trees and shrubs, treeferns; bank of gulch Preserved_Specimen 2.5 m x 5 cm shrub Higashino, P.K. 9685 Kauai BISH 1981-05-16
188 Melicope spathulata Poamoho Native rainforest Preserved_Specimen small shrub emergent from uluhe covered hillside, very common in this area Takeuchi, W.N. Oahu BISH 1986-06-01
189 Melicope spathulata Makaha, forests between upper North and South forks Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest w/ Planchonella sandwicensis, Melicope ovata, M. Peduncularis, M. Barbigera, Dracaena aurea, Euphorbia atrococca, Myrsine lanaiensis, Dodonaea viscosa Preserved_Specimen Tree 5 m tall, in bud and open flower, uncommon, previously mapped K.R. Wood 19553 Kauai BISH 2024-07-11
190 Melicope spathulata Maakua-Papali ridge Kaipapau Forest Reserve Hauula In rain forest Preserved_Specimen Tree about 15 ft tall. Yoshioka, T. Oahu BISH 1933-10-15
191 Melicope spathulata Kauai Waimea District. Kauaikinana headwaters below Pihea. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Dicranopteris montane wet, summer mesic foreest with Polyscias waimeae, P. waialealae, Melicope clustifolia, M. puberula, Bobea brevipes, Scaevola procera, S. glabra, Elaeocarpus bifidus, Xylosma hawaiiense, Syzxygum sand wicensis, Psychotria marinian Preserved_Specimen Tree, 3 meters tall, moderately branched, in flower bud, 4 trees in general ara. Wood, K.R. 16065 Kauai BISH 2014-09-11
192 Melicope spathulata S. Kona Distr., Kukuiopae Ahu., Tr 67(61); W slopes of Mauna Loa; 2.5-3 km. N. of Kaapuna 1950 lava flow Wet `ohi`a forest with other native trees and a treefern and native shrub understory. Growing on aa. Preserved_Specimen 2.5 m. tall. 3 branches Warshauer, F.R. 2027 Hawaii BISH 1978-07-26
193 Melicope spathulata Within a kipuka near the Puu Makaala access road, Upper Waiakea Forest Feserve, S. Hilo District Open to closed Metrosideros-Cibotium forest Preserved_Specimen A small tree, 8 ft ht., 3 ft spread, 1 in. basal diam. Good vigor. Creamy white flowers and light yellowish fruit (in alcohol) growing from stem. Clarke, G. 636 Hawaii BISH 1981-10-27
194 Melicope spathulata Hanalei District; Honopu, slopes around northern branch Acacia koa-Metrosideros polymorpha-Dicranopteris linearis mesic to transitional forest and drainage with Diplopteygium pinnatum, sticherus owhyhensis, Syzygium sandwicensis, Nestegis sandwicensis, Bobea brevipes, Ilex anomala, Wikstroemia furcata, Claoxylon sandwicensis, Polyscias waimeae, Melicope a Preserved_Specimen Tree 5 m tall, with flower and immature fruit Wood, K.R. 16415 Kauai BISH 2015-04-28
195 Melicope spathulata Wright Road, Olaa Forest Reserve, Puna District Virgin Cibotium & Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Shrub 6 m. X 5 cm. Stems soapy scented. Cauliflorous even to the base. Petals white. St.John, H. 25051 Hawaii BISH 1953-01-29
196 Melicope spathulata near Puu Kainapuaa, Koolau mts shrub in Clidemia Preserved_Specimen 5' shrub in Clidemia Takeuchi, W.N. Oahu BISH 1985-12-01
197 Melicope spathulata W bank of Honomanu trail Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2587 Maui BISH 1920-06-23
198 Melicope spathulata Kokee; Awaawapuhi train, Honopu Distr moist mesic-wet forest at 3500 ft., of Acacia Koa, Straussia, Fagara, Claoxylon, Pelea, etc. Preserved_Specimen Small erect branching tree 10 ft. tall; petiolate lvs.; frt./buds Stone, B.C. 3330 Kauai BISH 1960-04-12
199 Melicope spathulata S. Kohala Distr., Kawaihae 1 Ahu., Tr 78(38); Kohala Mtns; SW from Kehena Ditch to pasture 1 km NE of Puu Ahia Wet `ohi`a forest with other native trees and a treefern and native shrub understory. Preserved_Specimen 3 cm. Bd; 2+ m. tall; branched. Warshauer, F.R. 2468 Hawaii BISH 1979-07-30
200 Melicope spathulata Koolau Range, Kahuku-Kawailoa For.Res., Puu Kainapuaa wind-swept crest of ridge Preserved_Specimen Suehiro, A. Oahu BISH 1941-11-23
201 Melicope spathulata Lihue District. Kahili mountain region. Metrosideros-Dicranopteris lowland to montane wet habitat with Psychotria mariniana, Syzygium sandwicensis, Dubautia laxa var. hirtella, D. raillardioides, Polyscias oahuensis, Melicope clusiifolia, M. waialealae, Kadua affinis, Machaerina angustifolia, Freyc Preserved_Specimen Tree, 1.75 meters tall, in flower and fruit, two trees adjacent Wood, K.R. 16382 Kauai BISH 2015-03-27
202 Melicope spathulata S. Kona Distr., Kukuiopae Ahu., Tr 67(56); W slopes of Mauna Loa; 2.5-3 km. N. of Kaapuna 1950 lava flow Wet `ohi`a forest with other native trees and a treefern and native shrub understory. 1 neighboring plant, 2 plants 200 m. away; growing on aa. Preserved_Specimen 2-3 m. tall; stem decumbent; stem fallen w/4 erect branches, tallest 230 cm. Warshauer, F.R. 2024 Hawaii BISH 1978-07-26
203 Melicope spathulata Maakua-Papali ridge, Kaipapau ; Forest Reserve Hauula Moist woods Preserved_Specimen 15 ft. shrubs, fl. white St.John, H. 13367 Oahu BISH 1933-10-15
204 Melicope spathulata Pupukea on Clidemia infested gully slopes, ohia scrub forest at 1850' el. Preserved_Specimen 7' shrub Takeuchi, W.N. 1997 Oahu BISH 1985-02-18
205 Melicope spathulata back of Kaholuamanu woods Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5969 Kauai BISH 1909-09-04
206 Melicope spathulata Waioli, hanging valley, N face of Namolokama, prominent ridge to E of main falls windswept; Metrosideros, Cheirodendron, Sticherus, Diplopterygium, Dicranopteris, Psychotria mariniana, P. hexandra, Dubautia laxa, D. knudsenii, Bidens campylotheca, Freycinetia arborea, Sadleria pallida, Hedyotis tryblium Preserved_Specimen 2 m tree; few branched; corolla cream white; calyx dark green Wood, K.R. 12186 Kauai BISH 2006-10-18
207 Melicope spathulata Awaawapuhi trail. Honopu Rain forest Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. 423 Kauai BISH 1956-12-29
208 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa Mts 80' from stream bed; east exposure Preserved_Specimen 4' x 1.5 shrub, 2' spread; no seeds, only flowers. Flowers white. Perlman, S. 490 Kauai BISH 1979-09-01
209 Melicope spathulata Glenwood forests Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Hawaii BISH 1914-12-14
210 Melicope spathulata Waimea District. Kohua Ridge, north facing slopes above Mohihi Stream. Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest with 80% closed canopy, 10-12 meters tall, with Cheirodendron trigynum, Kadua affinis, Coprosma waimeae, Alphitonia ponderosa, Antidesma platyphylla, Euphorbia atrococca, Dodonaea viscosa, Myrsine lanaiensis. Preserved_Specimen Tree, 4 meters tall, few branched, in bud, rare to occasional. Wood, K.R. 17335 Kauai BISH 2017-04-06
211 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Makawao District, above Olinda, Ukulele woods Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 205 Maui BISH 1910-07-01
212 Melicope spathulata back of Kaholuamanu woods Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 6020 Kauai BISH 1909-09-04
213 Melicope spathulata Wright Road, Olaa Forest Reserve, Puna District Virgin Cibotium & Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen Shrub 6 m. X 5 cm. Stems soapy scented. Cauliflorous even to the base. Petals white. St.John, H. 25051 Hawaii BISH 1953-01-29
214 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Hana District, Waihoi, base of N wall stream, under Uluhe, Perrottetia Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 89 Maui BISH 1972-07-12
215 Melicope spathulata Waimano, Waimano Trail, Koolau Range Thicket on divide in cloud zone Preserved_Specimen 1 m. shrub; fls. white, fr. rounded, wood with slimy odor St.John, H. 20959 Oahu BISH 1945-05-13
216 Melicope spathulata Waimea District. Kawai'iki, off Kaluakaulu ridge, upper forest and drainage to the south of Koai'e and north of Waialae. Metrosideros polymorpha mixed mesic forest w/ Dubautia laevigata, Hedyotis terminalis, Cheirodendron trigynum, Dianella sandwicensis, Poa sandwicensis, Bidens cosmoides, Peperomia membranacea Preserved_Specimen tree, 3.5 m tall with flower and fruit, leaves dark green -tomentose below, with Metrosideros, Cyrtandra longifolia, and Ilex Wood, K.R. 9002 Kauai BISH 2001-06-27
217 Melicope spathulata Kawailoa In moist rainforest Preserved_Specimen Small tree; capsule with black seeds Bryan Jr., E.H. 814 Oahu BISH 1934-10-02
218 Melicope spathulata Waimea District. Nuololo, north facing slopes above northern branch Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest with Alphitonia, Pouteria, Xylosma hawaiiensis, Claoxylon, Mysine laniensis, Wikstroemia furcata, Dodonaea, Kadua affinis, Melicope ovata, M. anisata, M. barbigera, Dracaena aurea, Plyscias kavaien. Preserved_Specimen Tree, 2.5 m tall, few branched, with flower and fruit, 3 trees in area. Wood, K.R. 15104 Kauai BISH 2012-07-01
219 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp, nr Pihea Shallow gully Preserved_Specimen Small shrub w/ Scaevola kauaiensis, Broussaisssia arguta, Cyanea hirtella; canopy of Metrosideros Takeuchi, W.N. 2464 Kauai BISH 1985-09-21
220 Melicope spathulata Along road below cabin, at Portuguese Gate. Along crest of west branch of Honokane Cibotium-Metrosideros-Cheirodendron forest with Clermontia, Pelea, Cyrtandra, Gouldia, Straussia Preserved_Specimen Gillett, G.W. 1894 Hawaii BISH 1966-06-25
221 Melicope spathulata Kipapa Gulch. Waipio Metrosideros-Antidesma Forest Preserved_Specimen 18 ft. tree Grant, M.L. 7252 Oahu BISH 1934-08-07
222 Melicope spathulata NW Alakai swamp, Napali-Kona FR woods Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10737 Kauai BISH 1930-12-27
223 Melicope spathulata Laie at 2075' elev stature = 10' in small gully with Antidesma platyphyllum, Psychotria mariniana, and Psidium cattleianum Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 1980 Oahu BISH 1985-02-03
224 Melicope spathulata Piko Trail, on ridge between Kukuiala Gulch and 2nd gulch from W. end of Makuleia, Mokuleia, Mokuleia Forest Reserve Moist woods Preserved_Specimen Trees 20 ft. x 6 in. St.John, H. 14094 Oahu BISH 1934-02-04
225 Melicope spathulata Koolau Mountains, along crest, ca. 1.6 km (1 mi) W of 'Aiea trail summnit; Off a grassy mound on the leeward side Preserved_Specimen wind-stunted, corolla white. Obata, J.K. 85603 Oahu BISH 1985-08-11
226 Melicope spathulata land of Olaa, Olaa Forest Reserve, 2/3 mile WSW of Puu Makaala in wet, dense Metrosideros-fern forest. Preserved_Specimen Sparingly branched shrub to 10 ft. tall. Flowers white, fruit green; exocarp rotting off to reveal black, shining seeds. Herbst, D.R. 5507 Hawaii BISH 1975-10-25
227 Melicope spathulata NW Alakai swamp, Napali-Kona FR woods Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10737 Kauai BISH 1930-12-27
228 Melicope spathulata Kawailoa summit in Dicranopteris/Clidemia thicket Preserved_Specimen small shrub Takeuchi, W.N. Oahu BISH 1985-12-01
229 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Makawao, Kalialinui, between Waiohiwi and Kahakapo gulches ridge, with koa, ohia, native fern and shrub, treefern Preserved_Specimen Warshauer, F.R. 2725 Maui BISH 1980-06-28
230 Melicope spathulata Olinda, along pipe-line trail In dark forest Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 8615 Maui BISH 1927-07-29
231 Melicope spathulata Kohua Ridge, North facing slopes above Mohihi Stream Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest w/ Alphitonia ponderosa, Antidesma platyphylla, Euphorbia atrococca, Kadua affinis, Claoxylon sandwicensis, Dodonaea viscosa, Myrsine lanaiensis, M. a... Preserved_Specimen Tree, 4 m tall, lax branching, in flower and fruit, 3 trees in immediate area K.R. Wood 19566 Kauai BISH 2024-07-18
232 Melicope spathulata Wainiha, upper NE fork Closed Metrosideros forest, 8-12 m canopy. Understory dominated by Antidesma w/ mixed wet associates, Syzygium, Broussaisia, Perrottetia, Cyrtandra spp, Psychotria spp, Dubautia spp, Labordia spp, Coprosma waimeae, Cheirodendron spp, Tetraplasandra Preserved_Specimen Tree, 4 m tall, lvs dark green, pubsescent, in early frt, uncommon. Wood, K.R. 13362 Kauai BISH 2008-09-10
233 Melicope spathulata Kokee, W rim, Kalalau Valley dry; Hedyotis acuminata, Pelea anisata, Acacia koa, Metrosideros, Dodonaea, Rubiaceae Preserved_Specimen shrub, sparingly branched; long, lax stems Herbst, D.R. 1198 Kauai BISH 1968-08-10
234 Melicope spathulata Hanalei District; Kumuwela, gulch just S of Maluapopoki stream Metrosideros Acacia mesic forest withSantalum pyrularium, Leptecophylla tameamea, Coprosma waimeae, Dodonaea viscosa, Wikstroemia furcata, Melicope ovata, M. barbigera, Cyanea leptostegia, Claoxylon sandiwcense, Planchonella sandwic Preserved_Specimen Tree, 4 m tall, trunk gray-brown, with flower and fruit (mostly immature), mapped Wood, K.R. 1158 Kauai BISH 2012-09-19
235 Melicope spathulata Poamoho Trail Open, shrubby rain-forest Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 27377 Oahu BISH 1961-04-30
236 Melicope spathulata Wahiawa, Waikane-Schofield Trail, Koolau Mts Wooded, upper divide Preserved_Specimen Wood with slight odor St.John, H. 10161 Oahu BISH 1930-01-19
237 Melicope spathulata Nualolo trail, Kokee, valley floor moist, shade Preserved_Specimen ~10'; long, wandering, spore branches; leaves thick, older are coved with lichen; in bud to mature fruit which had deteriorated leaving seeds exposed Herbst, D.R. 2066 Kauai BISH 1971-08-16
238 Melicope spathulata Kipahulu, W part of valley Preserved_Specimen 40 m tree with few erect branches Lamoureux, C.H. 4043 Maui BISH 1967-08-10
239 Melicope spathulata Mokuleia Moderate forest Preserved_Specimen Morley, H. Oahu BISH 1934-02-04
240 Melicope spathulata Divide between head of Kipapa Gulch and head of Uwau Gulch Preserved_Specimen Eight-foot tree. Hosaka, E.Y. 1877 Oahu BISH 1937-05-30
241 Melicope spathulata Kaluanui, near stream, bottom of valley Preserved_Specimen small tree Hume, E.P. 76 Oahu BISH 1931-01-11
242 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Hana District, central Kipahulu Valley wet koa ohia forest; with native trees, shrubs, treefern Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 9414 Maui BISH 1980-07-22
243 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Olinda Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8534 Maui BISH 1910-09-01
244 Melicope spathulata Honomanu Trail Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 10228 Maui BISH 1911-04-01
245 Melicope spathulata Pupukea-Kahuku trail, Kaumala-Waimea Rain forest Preserved_Specimen Baker, R.J. Oahu BISH 1933-02-19
246 Melicope spathulata Kohala Mountains Preserved_Specimen Shrub, 2 m. tall Lamoureux, C.H. 2748 Hawaii BISH 1964-06-18
247 Melicope spathulata Waipio-Waiawa Ridge Preserved_Specimen Small tree MacDaniels, L.H. 16 Oahu BISH 1926-10-06
248 Melicope spathulata Kokee - Kumuwela, in mesic forest Preserved_Specimen Small branching tree in understory; all lvs. pubescent below. Stone, B.C. 3358 Kauai BISH 1960-04-13
249 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp trail, Napali-Kona FR Preserved_Specimen 5' tree; petals and stamens waxy white; fragrant when crushed Crosby, M.R. 2015 Kauai BISH 1964-08-12
250 Melicope spathulata Pihea, ravine, NE facing slopes Preserved_Specimen 2 m Takeuchi, W.N. 142 Kauai BISH 1983-07-30
251 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Koolau Forest Reserve, below Kula pipeline Preserved_Specimen 10-15' erect tree, horizontal branches Munro, G.C. 786 Maui BISH 1928-02-25
252 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 1968 Kauai BISH 1909-03-03
253 Melicope spathulata Koolau Range, Paalaa-Wahiawa, Poamoho Trail Preserved_Specimen Lvs. shiny; fls waxy-white Cowan, R.S. 248 Oahu BISH 1946-10-20
254 Melicope spathulata Kaluanui, near stream, small valley head Preserved_Specimen small tree, height 3-1/2 m. Hume, E.P. 106 Oahu BISH 1931-03-08
255 Melicope spathulata Kaipapau Many along trail. Preserved_Specimen Suehiro, A. 137 Oahu BISH 1933-10-15
256 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp trail, Kawaikoi Stream, from Lehua makanoe Preserved_Specimen 2-3 m shrub Takeuchi, W.N. 19 Kauai BISH 1982-09-25
257 Melicope spathulata Pahole Gulch Preserved_Specimen Stemmermann, R.L. 1139 Oahu BISH 1976-08-08
258 Melicope spathulata Hanalei, pole line trail Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2462 Kauai BISH 1972-05-31
259 Melicope spathulata Puu Makaala, Puna District Preserved_Specimen Tall shrub, no flowers seen. Fruit sliced, part preserved in alcohol, 3 cm. across when fresh, 2 or 3 seeds per carpel. Nagata, R. 304 Hawaii BISH 1980-12-16
260 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp, nr junction Pihea trail and Alakai Swamp trail Preserved_Specimen 6-7 ft shrub, strongly ascending main stem w/ sparse lateral branching; most plants flowering but few w/ fruits. Common specie in region. Takeuchi, W.N. 2465 Kauai BISH 1985-09-21
261 Melicope spathulata Kokee - Kumuwela, Preserved_Specimen Small tree in mesic foreest; glabrous. Stone, B.C. 3360 Kauai BISH 1960-04-13
262 Melicope spathulata Kokee-Kumuwela plateau above Waimea, 3600-3900 ft Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 3395 Kauai BISH 1960-04-14
263 Melicope spathulata Punaluu Mts.,, Along trail to Punaluu Camp and beyond Preserved_Specimen #NAME? Rock, J.F.C. 8834 Oahu BISH 1911-08-01
264 Melicope spathulata Waikamoi, lower pipe line trail Preserved_Specimen 3.5 m erect Hobdy, R.W. 2607 Maui BISH 1986-06-28
265 Melicope spathulata S. Opaeula Ridge Preserved_Specimen Suehiro, A. 137 Oahu BISH 1932-09-25
266 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp, nr junction Pihea trail and Alakai Swamp trail Preserved_Specimen 6-7 ft shrub, strongly ascending main stem w/ sparse lateral branching; most plants flowering but few w/ fruits. Common specie in region. Takeuchi, W.N. 2465 Kauai BISH 1985-09-21
267 Melicope spathulata Koolau Mts., Moanalua Valley, summit crest ridge Preserved_Specimen shrubs with flowers Perlman, S. 5942 Oahu BISH 1987-06-07
268 Melicope spathulata Oahu Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 94 Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
269 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5343 Kauai BISH 1909-09-01
270 Melicope spathulata Kaholuamanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 10226 Kauai BISH 1911-10-01
271 Melicope spathulata Koolau Mts., Punaluu, Castle trail Forest tree on wet ridge Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 1142 Oahu BISH 1955-09-24
272 Melicope spathulata Glenwood forests Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Hawaii BISH 1914-12-14
273 Melicope spathulata Transect 2, Station 8 [update this] Preserved_Specimen Scraggly, 4 cm Bd, 4 m tall Warshauer, F.R. 2725 Maui BISH 1980-06-24
274 Melicope spathulata Alakai Swamp trail, Kawaikoi Stream, from Lehua makanoe Preserved_Specimen 2-3 m shrub Takeuchi, W.N. 19 Kauai BISH 1982-09-25
275 Melicope spathulata Kohala high plateau in dense forest Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Hawaii BISH 1957-03-20
276 Melicope spathulata Waikane-Schofield Trail, Koolau Range, Waianae Uka, On wooded divide Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12125 Oahu BISH 1932-10-16
277 Melicope spathulata Oahu Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 94 Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
278 Melicope spathulata Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 2318 Kauai BISH 1909-02-14
279 Melicope spathulata Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 1997 Kauai BISH 1909-02-14
280 Melicope spathulata Kaea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2552 Maui BISH 1920-06-18
281 Melicope spathulata Wailuku Forest Reserve Preserved_Specimen Small shrub less than 1 meter tall with fruit & flowers. Adee, K.T. Hawaii BISH 1979-06-07
282 Melicope spathulata Awaawapuhi trail, Honopu district Preserved_Specimen Small open branched tree. Lane, I.E. Kauai BISH 1956-12-01
283 Melicope spathulata Koolau Mts.. N. Kaliuwaa Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 65 Oahu BISH 1908-08-01
284 Melicope spathulata Nualolo, Kalalau Lookout, Haupu, Mt. Kahili, Pole line Trail, Nualolo Trail, near Kokee end Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2447 Kauai BISH 1972-05-26
285 Melicope spathulata Kumuwela ridge Below Kokee Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2841 Kauai BISH 1938-08-13
286 Melicope spathulata East Maui, Nohiku Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 240 Maui BISH 1910-07-01
287 Melicope spathulata Oahu Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 94 Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
288 Melicope spathulata Hualalai, summit? Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 3800 Hawaii BISH 1909-06-09
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