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Huperzia erosa

Beitel & W.H.Wagner (1999)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Lycopodiophyta Class/Clade: Lycopodiopsida Order: Lycopodiales Family: Lycopodiaceae Genus: Huperzia

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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 Not in flora
Maui Endemic
Hawai'i Endemic

Bibliography

Name Published In: Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 22: 140 (1999)

Other References

Palmer 2003:261 (K, O, Mo, L, M, H); Faccenda, Arthur, et al. 2025:191 (remove L [no evidence of presence])

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Huperzia erosa East Maui, Manawainui Planeze below USFWS Transect 18A station #2 Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2411 Maui BISH 2018-10-03
2 Huperzia erosa W Maui, Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Gillett, G.W. 1789 Maui BISH 1965-06-21
3 Huperzia erosa Kauai Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Kauai BISH
4 Huperzia erosa Marsh trail. Paalaa in stram at camp. Near top of range. Preserved_Specimen Russell, G.W. Oahu BISH 1932-10-05
5 Huperzia erosa Maui Preserved_Specimen Bailey, E. Maui BISH
6 Huperzia erosa East Maui, Manawainui Planeze below USFWS Transect 18A station #2 Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 2408 Maui BISH 2018-10-02
7 Huperzia erosa Hanakaoo, West Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 60 Maui BISH 1910-05-01
8 Huperzia erosa Kalaupapa; Puu Alii, SW, Hanalilolilo Metrosideros, Cheirodendron, wet Preserved_Specimen ephiphyte; erect in moss Wood, K.R. 11244 Molokai BISH 2005-04-26
9 Huperzia erosa Olokui Natural Area Reserve, summit region, Wailau Stream drainage basin. Vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha var. polymorpha and var. glaberrima, Cheirodendron trigynum, Melicope clusifolia, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Cibotium menziesii, Sticherus owhyhensis, Athyrium microphyllum, Astelia, menziesiana, Cyanea solencalyx, Cyrtandra grayana, Smilax melastomifolia, Brousssaisia arguta, Anoectochilus sandwicensis, Clermontia oblongifolia subsp. Brevipes, Sadleria pallida, Eurya sandwicensis, Peperomia. Preserved_Specimen A few widely scattered occurrences observed, as low epiphytes, rarely terrestrial. Oppenheimer, H.L. 11520 Molokai BISH 2015-01-28
10 Huperzia erosa East Maui, Hana District, Ka`apahu on mossy koa. Vegetation: Acacia, Metrosideros, Cheirodendron, Broussaisia, Coprosma, Kadua, Clermontia, Cibotium, Sadleria, Adenophorus, Grammitis, Psidium, Clidemia, Sphaeropteris. Preserved_Specimen Lone epiphyte, 1.5m above ground. Specimen from plant much narrower than typical H. erosa in area, with stiffer leaves. Oppenheimer, H.L. 50940 Maui BISH 2009-05-28
11 Huperzia erosa Alakai, east of the Sincock bog system. Wet forest on slopes below Waialeale, 60% cover of Metrosideros at 7-10 m tall, 20% Cheirondendron at 7-8 m, with understory of 5% Melicope clusiifolia at 4-6 m, understory of shrubs, vines and herbs including Broussaisia arguta 2 m @ 20-30%, Coprosma elliptica at 2-3 m @ 5% Melicope clusiifolia at 4-6 m, sunderstory of shrubs, vines and herbs including Broussaisia arguta 2 m @ 20-30%, Coprosma elliptica at 2-3 m @ 5%, Kadua affinis 1-4 m @ 5% Dianella sandwicensis, 5% Dubautia paleata @ 2-4 m, 50% terrestr. Preserved_Specimen Erect epiphyte 25 cm tall in moss on Metrosideros, branching up to 10x, locally common Wood, K.R. 12381 Kauai BISH 2007-05-09
12 Huperzia erosa East Maui, Makawao District, Honomanu drainage basin. in swampy saturated ground or mossy trees. Vegetation: Metosideros, Cheirodendron, Melicope, Leptecophylla, Coprosma, Broussaisia, Ilex, Smiolax, Cibotium, Sadleria, Athyrium, Diplazium, Clermontia, Kadua, Astelia, Uncinia, Elaphoglossum, Asplenium, Dryopteris, Vaccinium, Carex, Peperomia, Tibouchina, Juncus, Axonopus. Preserved_Specimen Occasional, erect, terrestrial or a low epiphyte. Oppenheimer, H.L. 61223 Maui BISH 2012-06-27
13 Huperzia erosa Waimea District. Headwaters of Kawaikoi and slopes of Koali Region. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet forest and riparian vegetation with Dicranopteris, Sticherus, and Diplopteryglum, Melicope clusifolia, M. kavaiensis, Myrsine wawraea, Hydrangea arguta, Diplazium sandwichianum, Athyrium microphyllum, Asplenium polyodon, A. sphenoto Preserved_Specimen Lycophyte, terrestrial and epiphytic in moss, fertile, common Wood, K.R. 18954 Kauai BISH 2022-04-07
14 Huperzia erosa Along Kahoolewa Ridge, S of Puu Kukui Summit, West Maui Specimen was situated in 1-2 meter Ohia Montane Wet Shrubland. Associated vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Broussaisia arguta, Vaccinium calycinum, Clermontia grandiflora, Myrsine lessertiana, Dryopteris glabra. Preserved_Specimen Meidell, J.S. 168 Maui BISH 1997-11-06
15 Huperzia erosa east Maui, Hana District, Ko`olau FR, east of the west fork of Heleleikeoha stream. near perennial stream. Vegetation: Metrosideros, Cheirodendron, Broussaisia, Dicranopteris, Melicope, Sadleria, Cibotium, Clermontia, Cyanea, Astelia, Peperomia, Athyrium, Kadua, Lycopodiella, Vaccinium, Labordia, Isachne, Eragrostis, Deschampsia, Pipturus, Pilea, Machaerina, Dryopteris, Coprosma, Psychotria, Cyrtandra, Prunella, Ageratina, Tibouchina, Plantago major, Rubus hawaiensis, Korthalsella, Preserved_Specimen Occasional epiphyte on mossy trees. Oppenheimer, H.L. 51423 Maui BISH 2014-05-28
16 Huperzia erosa East Maui, Hana District, Hanawi NAR, unnamed small gulch west of Kuhiwa and east of Hanawi Streams. in dense shade, on mossy trunks and lower branches. Vegetation: Metrosideros, Cheirodendron, Broussaisia, Perrottetia, Vaccinium, Leptecophylla, Dubautia, Coprosma, Rubus, Sadleria, Pipturus, Dryopteris, Luzula, Smilax, Clermontia, Kadua, Psychotria, Melicope, Myrsine, Scaevola, Athyrium, Diplazium, Asplenium, Peperomia, Deschampsia, Uncinia, Pteris, Lellingeria, Pilea, Adenophorus, Mecodium, Sphaerocionium, Cibotium, Cyanea, Amauropelta, Elaphoglossum, Grammitis. Preserved_Specimen Locally rare epiphyte Oppenheimer, H.L. 80914 Maui BISH 2009-08-16
17 Huperzia erosa Laau, plateau on dividing ridge between Lumahai & Wainiha Valleys. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet forest w/8-10 m tall closed canopy. W/Melicope clusiifolia, Myrsine wawraea, Dubautia laxa, Clermontia fauriei, Lobelia kauaensis, Cibotium and Sadleria, terrestrially domina (truncated) in moss Preserved_Specimen terrestrial, lower stems creeping up to 25 cm, becoming erect Wood, K.R. 13783 Kauai BISH 2009-06-02
18 Huperzia erosa Honolulu District. Manana trail, on ridge leading to Manana trail Metrosideros-Dicranopteris linearis wet forest. With Cheirodendron trigynum, Broussaisia arguta, Diplazium sandwichianum, Mysine lessertiana, Cibotium, Antidesma platyphylla, Pritchardia martii, Syzgium sandwicensis, Bobea elatior, Pipturus, Scaev Preserved_Specimen Small herb 6 inch ht Perlman, S. 23549 Oahu BISH 2013-06-19
19 Huperzia erosa Hanalei district; Hono O Na Pali NAR, Hanakapiai headwaters via Pihea, Central branch Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Dicranopteris wet forest and deeply carved drainage with riparian vegetation Kadua affinis, Psychotria mariniana, P. hexandra, Coprosma kauaiensis, syzygium sandwicensis, Perrottetia sandwicensis, Dubautia raillardioides, D. laxa, Melicope wawrana, M. clusiifolia, Myrsine wawrana Preserved_Specimen terrestial fern, erect stems, along stream banks, occasional with H. erubescens Wood, K.R. 15272 Kauai BISH 2012-11-07
20 Huperzia erosa Hono O Na Pali NAR, Pohakea region above Hankapiai Metrosideros-Dicranopteris-montane mesic to wet forest W/ mariniana, Coprosma waimeae, rich fern understory with Asplenium insiticeum, A. polypodon, Athyrium microphyllum, Diplazium sandwichianum Preserved_Specimen terrestrial in forest understory, erect Wood, K.R. 14380 Kauai BISH 2010-11-18
21 Huperzia erosa ridge S of Uapa on shady ridge. Vegetation: Metrosideros, Cheirodendron, Broussaisia, Leptecophylla, Vaccinium, Dubautia, Sadleria, Coprosma, Plantago, Cyrtandra, Smilax, Athyrium, Cibotium, Elaphoglossum, Uncinia, Labordia, Ilex, Myrsine, Polypodium, Adenophorus, Nertera, Dryopteris, Asplenium, Peperomia, Clermontia, Lobelia, Trematolobelia, Nothoperanema, Sphaerocionium, Lellingeria, Eurya. Preserved_Specimen Terrestrial, rare. Oppenheimer, H.L. 50908 Molokai BISH 2009-05-05
22 Huperzia erosa Alakai, west of Sincock Bog, headwaters of Koaie Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Dicranopteris montane wet forest, 5-7 m tall canopy, 70-90% closed, with adjacent riparian vegetation with Melicope clusiifolia, Kadua affinis, Scaevola glabra, Broussaisia arguta, Vaccinium calycina, Syzygium sandwicensis, Astelia argyrocoma, Cibotium glaucum, Leptecophylla tameiameiae, Smilax melast Preserved_Specimen terrestrial, matting 50cm x 50cm area on stream bank, erect stems Wood, K.R. 15313 Kauai BISH 2012-12-13
23 Huperzia erosa W Maui, Lahaina District,Puu Kukui, on the trail down from the summit on an Ohia tree Preserved_Specimen 2 plants growing 2' apart Palmer, D.D. 675 Maui BISH 1991-07-02
24 Huperzia erosa W Maui, Lahaina District, Puu Kukui, left side of trail going down, just beyond entrance to the woods after the first bog in moss, in shade of an Ohia tree Preserved_Specimen Palmer, D.D. 674 Maui BISH 1991-07-03
25 Huperzia erosa W Maui, Lahaina District, near summit of Puu Kukui, highest ridge on the edge of Honokowai Gulch on the ground Preserved_Specimen dense mat Rock, J.F.C. 8138 Maui BISH 1910-08-10
26 Huperzia erosa headwaters of Koali Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet forest with Dicranopteris, Sticherus, and Diplopterygium matting ferns, with bogs in area Melicope clusiifolia, M. kavaiensis, Myrsine wawraea, Broussaisia, arguta, Diplazium sandwichianum, Athyrium microphyllum, Asplenium polyodon, A. sphenotomum Preserved_Specimen lycophyte, terrestrial and epiphytic, erect Wood, K.R. 15371 Kauai BISH 2013-01-30
27 Huperzia erosa Kau forest reserve, Pahala, Keaiwa Gulch wet forest on trees Preserved_Specimen decumbent at base, later erect to 10 in. Russ, G.W. 94 Hawaii BISH 1927-08-07
28 Huperzia erosa Makaleha Mts, east of Kekoiki Summit, Namahana area, Kealia Forest Reserve. Windswept shrubland and patches of lowland wet forest. W/Metrosideros, Dicranopteris, Pneumatopeteris, Machaerina angustifolia, Cheirondendron spp, Kadua affinis, Broussaisia arguta, Psychtria wawrae, Freycinetia, Dubautia knudsenii & D. laxa, Perrottetia Preserved_Specimen epiphytic on Metrosideros polymorpha, erect, uncommon Wood, K.R. 14287 Kauai BISH 2010-09-01
29 Huperzia erosa Disappointment Rd., near Puu Makaala Epiphytic on tree trunk, in wet irregular Metrosideros forest affected by Ohia die-back, rather thin canopy, predominantly fern undergrowth. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 60551 Hawaii BISH 1980-09-06
30 Huperzia erosa Lihue District; Kawaikini summit area, Southwest of peak of Kawaikini, off ridge on East side of ridge on Olokele valley rim, headwaters of Iliiliula valley. Sadleria-Dubautia shrubland Machaerina angustifolia, Labordia waialeale, Metrosideros waialeale, Bidens forbesii, Metrosideros, Perrottetia sandwicensis Preserved_Specimen Epiphyte, on Metrosideros trees, fertile, about 6 inch to 12 inch ht Perlman, S. 24286 Kauai BISH 2015-01-08
31 Huperzia erosa Kahuku, N side of E lobe of 1950 flow near crossing with jeep road to Nene Cabin on ground in Metrosideros forest Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 26802 Hawaii BISH 1971-06-25
32 Huperzia erosa Waimea District. Wainiha Pali, eastern boundary of Hono O Pali Natural Area Reserve Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet forest with Dicranopteris, on side stream above cliffs w/Sadleria pallida, Machaerina angustifolia, Gahnia beecheyi, Gahnia vibiensis kauaiensis, Metrosideros walalealae, M. polymorpha var. glaberrima, M. p. dieteri, Cheirodendron fauiei, C. trigynum, C Preserved_Specimen Terrestrial or epiphytic fern, stems erect, occasional in forest understory Wood, K.R. 16023 Kauai BISH 2014-07-31
33 Huperzia erosa W Maui, Lahaina District, along Puu Kukui Trail near PKW transect station 4.69 Assoc. veg.: Metrosideros polymorpha, Cheirodendron trigynum, Athryium microphyllum, Peperomia eekana, Broussaisia arguta, Vaccinium calycinum. Preserved_Specimen Meidell, J.S. 200 Maui BISH 1996-04-28
34 Huperzia erosa East Maui, Hana District, Kipahulu Valley, 100 m E of Camp 3 at base of Metrosideros tree Preserved_Specimen small clump Hoe, W.J. Maui BISH 1967-08-28
35 Huperzia erosa Waiawa, ridge between Manana trail and Kipapa windswept ridge crest; Metrosideros, Scaevola mollis, Trematolobelia singularis, Dicranopteris linearis, Melicope clusiifolia, Labordia hosakana, Bidens macrocarpa, Psychotria mariniana, Freycinetia arborea Preserved_Specimen 6-9 in. Perlman, S. 20444 Oahu BISH 2007-06-19
36 Huperzia erosa East Maui, Hana District, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu Valley, West Camp Region Upper Koukouai drainage basin. Montane wet Forest Preserved_Specimen Rare, terrestrial. Vegetation: Metrosideros Oppenheimer, H.L. 52388 Maui BISH 2023-05-11
37 Huperzia erosa Kona-Hilo Hwy. ~4 mi past Hongo Store toward Hilo; right on Fern Estates Rd. ~1.1 miles. ~25 m E of road., plot 56 Preserved_Specimen epiphyte Newell, C.L. 632 Hawaii BISH 1966-08-28
38 Huperzia erosa by Wailuku river, off Saddle road, Hilo forest reserve Dicranopteris, Cibotium, Machaerina, Paspalum, Metrosideros, Myrsine, Pelea, Psychotria Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 7242 Hawaii BISH 1978-03-01
39 Huperzia erosa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Forest Reserve. Vegetation: Montane Bog. Preserved_Specimen Rare, terrestrial, in State Bog. Oppenheimer, H.L. 111620 Maui BISH 2016-11-16
40 Huperzia erosa W Maui, Lahaina District, ridge N of Amalu Stream edge of bog Preserved_Specimen terrestrial Degener, O. 25061 Maui BISH 1959-03-25
41 Huperzia erosa East Maui. Waihoi Bog. In cloud forest scrub (terrestrial on bryophyte mats) surrounding Waihoi Bog. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2594 Maui BISH 1986-07-11
42 Huperzia erosa Hanalei District. Summit of Namolokama rolling hills with bogs, stream drainages, and steep perimeter rim, Metrosideros windswept shrubland few canopy trees of Cheirodendron and Metrosideros -with Dubautia laxa, D. paleata, Melicope clusiifolia, M. waialealae, M. kavaiensis, M. wawraeana, M. cruciata, Dicranopteris linearis, Sticherus owhy Preserved_Specimen terrestrial around drainages, erect up to 17 cm., common Wood, K.R. 8201 Kauai BISH 2000-02-01
43 Huperzia erosa Waiakoali headwaters, south branch Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet slopes and drainage. W/species of Melicope, Myrsine, Psychotria, Vaccinium, Elaeocarpus bifidus, Wikstroemia oahuensis, sections dominated by matting ferns Dicraopteris, Diplopterygium & Sticherus, or with sections of c Preserved_Specimen lithophytic on wet basalt walls and associated with Sadleria squarrosa Wood, K.R. 14338 Kauai BISH 2010-10-08
44 Huperzia erosa Makawao District, Western Honomanu Metrosideros-Cheirodendron-Dicranopteris wet forest with Perrottetia sandwicensis, Diplazium sandwichianum, Gunnera, Dryopteris wallichiana, Pteris excelsa, Sadleria spp, Asplenium spp, Scaevola chamissoniana, Labordia hirtella, Astelia menziesiana, Cl Preserved_Specimen terrestrial in moss Wood, K.R. 15054 Maui BISH 2012-06-27
45 Huperzia erosa Waimea District. Kapoki, central Alakai, southeast of Sincock bog, southern boundary of Halehaha proposed fence unit. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet forest with Dicranopteris-Diplopteryglum-Sticherus matting ferns with Leptecophylla tameiameiae, Vaccinium calycinum, Broussaisia arguta, Kadua affinis, Peperomia hesperomannii, Gahnia vitiensis kauiensis, Coprosma elliptica, Melicope clustifolia, M. waialeale, M Preserved_Specimen Terrestrial with moss, erect stems, occasional Wood, K.R. 15483 Kauai BISH 2013-04-24
46 Huperzia erosa W Maui, SW of Puu Kukui dense forest. Preserved_Specimen terrestrial and stiffly erect Hobdy, R.W. 620 Maui BISH 1979-06-16
47 Huperzia erosa Kealia Forest Reserve, Makaleha Mountains, ridge along Kawaihai--Hanalei district boundary heading NW to Kekoiki Peak #1 (830m), then heading SE along ridge and down gulch to headwaters of Anahola Stream (607m) Lowland wet forest & shrubland with Metrosideros polymorpha & Dicranopteris linearis, also Antidesma & Syzygium, invaded by Psidium & Melastoma. Growing on boulder in stream. In sun. Preserved_Specimen Herb, forming large colony, some stems pendulous. Lorence, D.H. 7358 Kauai BISH 1993-02-09
48 Huperzia erosa Aiea trail - summit. Alongside power post scar. Preserved_Specimen 4 specimens growing alongside each other. Obata, J. Oahu BISH 1983-02-27
49 Huperzia erosa W Maui, Puu Kukui, left side of trail going down from the sumit, just in the woods beyond the first bog Preserved_Specimen large clone at least 2x3 m Palmer, D.D. 674 Maui BISH 1991-07-03
50 Huperzia erosa East Maui, Hana District, Koolau FR, between east and west forks of Kano Stream Uncommon, terrestrial, on mossy banks of narrow, shady stream. Vegetation: Metrosideros, Perrottetia, Broussaisia, Clermontia, Ilex, Kadua, Vaccinium, Diplazium, Athyrium, Pteris, Adenophorus, Rubus, Smilax, Stenogyne, Peperomia. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 100727 Maui BISH 2007-10-25
51 Huperzia erosa Aiea trail - summit. Alongside power post scar. Preserved_Specimen 4 specimens growing alongside each other. Obata, J. Oahu BISH 1983-02-27
52 Huperzia erosa Aiea trail - summit. Alongside power post scar. Preserved_Specimen 4 specimens growing alongside each other. Obata, J. Oahu BISH 1983-02-27
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