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Dichanthelium cynodon

(Reichardt) C.A.Clark & Gould (1978)

This name is accepted

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

Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Perennials forming dense mats or tussocks to 60 cm in diameter.

Stems: Culms erect, usually 8-20 cm tall, many-branched.

Roots: Roots fibrous.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate. Blades flat, narrowly lanceolate, 1.5-3.5 cm long, 1-3 mm wide. Upper surfaces densely puberulent to subglabrous Veins parallel with 3 strong nerves separating 4 groups of 3-5 smaller nerves. Sheaths puberulent, usually pubescent on margins at least in upper part; ligule less than 1 mm long. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Panicles usually 1.5-3 cm long, main axis and branches pilose, sometimes hispid, pedicels variable, V3-2(-3) times as long as spikelets; spikelets 2.5-3.1mm long; first glume 1/2-2/3 as long as spikelets, usually 3-nerved.

Fruit: Fruit a caryopsis.

Ploidy: 2n = 18

Habitat: Open bogs.

Elevation Range: 1,220–1,950 m.

Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Endemic

Island Status

Kaua'i Endemic
O'ahu Endemic
Molokai Endemic
Maui Endemic

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Brittonia 30: 58 (1978)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1525 (K, Mo, M [as D. cynodon]); Aliscioni et al. 2003:816/Wagner & Herbst 2003:60 (maintain Dichanthelium as distinct from Panicum); Wood 2012:97 (O)

Clark, C. A., & Gould, F. W. (1978). Dichanthelium subgenus Turfosa (Poaceae). Brittonia, 30, 54-59.

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp Preserved_Specimen Huber, H.F.J. 9 Kauai BISH 1964-08-21
2 Dichanthelium cynodon Haleakala, Bog below Wai Anapanapa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1174 Maui BISH 1919-08-20
3 Dichanthelium cynodon Bog above Cook's mt. cabin Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4331 Molokai BISH 1936-09-06
4 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai, bog along trail from Lehua makanoe toward Kilohana Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2969 Kauai BISH 1938-08-16
5 Dichanthelium cynodon Kawela Swamp Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12735 Molokai BISH 1910-03-01
6 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12739 Kauai BISH 1911-10-20
7 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp; Waimea Drainage Basin, W side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 876 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
8 Dichanthelium cynodon Kawaikoi Stream, Waimea Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1052 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
9 Dichanthelium cynodon Kawela Swamp Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 191 Molokai BISH 1912-07-01
10 Dichanthelium cynodon Honokahau Drainage Basin Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 390 Maui BISH 1917-09-25
11 Dichanthelium cynodon Wahiawa Swamp Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 184 Kauai BISH 1909-08-01
12 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai, bog along trail from Lehua makanoe toward Kilohana Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2969 Kauai BISH 1938-08-16
13 Dichanthelium cynodon Waimea drainage basin, west side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1707 Kauai BISH 1917-01-01
14 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2957 Kauai BISH 1938-08-15
15 Dichanthelium cynodon Wahiawa Swamp Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 184 Kauai BISH 1909-08-01
16 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2969 Kauai BISH 1938-08-16
17 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp, along Alakai Swamp Trail Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 1518 Kauai BISH 1956-12-27
18 Dichanthelium cynodon Wahiawa Swamp Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 184 Kauai BISH 1909-08-01
19 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Maui BISH 1957-08-29
20 Dichanthelium cynodon Namolokama Plateau Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 3343 Kauai BISH 1991-06-18
21 Dichanthelium cynodon Kaholuamanu Swamp Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 401 Kauai BISH 1909-09-01
22 Dichanthelium cynodon Haleakala, Bog below Wai Anapanapa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1174 Maui BISH 1919-08-20
23 Dichanthelium cynodon Kaunakakai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. Molokai BISH 1904-01-01
24 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui in Hana Rain Forest Bogs Preserved_Specimen Haus, B. Maui BISH 2000-05-04
25 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale trail Preserved_Specimen Landgraf, M.F. Kauai BISH 1945-07-25
26 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale trail Preserved_Specimen Landgraf, M.F. Kauai BISH 1945-07-25
27 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale trail Preserved_Specimen Landgraf, M.F. Kauai BISH 1945-07-25
28 Dichanthelium cynodon Kauai Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Kauai BISH 1916-10-01
29 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale trail Preserved_Specimen Landgraf, M.F. Kauai BISH 1945-07-25
30 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale trail Preserved_Specimen Landgraf, M.F. Kauai BISH 1945-07-25
31 Dichanthelium cynodon Kauai Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Kauai BISH 1916-10-01
32 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Preserved_Specimen 2957 Kauai BISH 1938-08-15
33 Dichanthelium cynodon Top of Eeka Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. Maui BISH
34 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Maui BISH
35 Dichanthelium cynodon [label mostly illegible Lehua Makanoi? Preserved_Specimen 2925 Kauai BISH
36 Dichanthelium cynodon Forest bog near Pelekunu Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 555 Molokai BISH 1916-06-05
37 Dichanthelium cynodon Haleakala, Bog below Wai Anapanapa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1174 Maui BISH 1919-08-20
38 Dichanthelium cynodon Summit region Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3066 Kauai BISH 1938-08-23
39 Dichanthelium cynodon Mt. Kahili Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2498 Kauai BISH 1972-06-22
40 Dichanthelium cynodon Honokahau Drainage Basin Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 390 Maui BISH 1917-09-25
41 Dichanthelium cynodon Open bog above Pelekunu Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 380 Molokai BISH
42 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp; Waimea Drainage Basin, W side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 876 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
43 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale summit Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 5644 Kauai BISH 1909-09-01
44 Dichanthelium cynodon Waimea, Upper Bog Bog. Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. 414 Kauai BISH 1956-12-28
45 Dichanthelium cynodon Puu Kukui Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Forming tussocks. Wilbur, R.L. 818 Maui BISH 1948-06-26
46 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui, Hana District, Upper Hana Forest Reserve In large open bog or sedge meadow. Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 3047 Maui BISH 1973-08-01
47 Dichanthelium cynodon Puu Kukui Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Forming tussocks. Wilbur, R.L. 853 Maui BISH 1948-06-26
48 Dichanthelium cynodon Forest just before Alakai Swamp Muddy forest, with Sciopus rockii and Eleocharis obtusa. Preserved_Specimen 26414 Kauai BISH 1938-11-01
49 Dichanthelium cynodon Hanalei District. Wainiha Pali, eastern boundary of Hono O Na Pali Natural Area Reserve sloping bogs with adjacent Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet forest with small side streams and wind swept slopes w/Rhynchospora rugosa lavarum, Racomitrium, Oreobolus, Viola wailenalenae, Myrsine helleri, Lobelia villosa, L. hypoleuca, Sadleria pallida, Machaerina angustifolia, Gahnia beecheyi, Gahnia vitiensis Preserved_Specimen terrestrial grass, matting or mounding in bogs, many variable forms, common Wood, K.R. 16011 Kauai BISH 2014-07-30
50 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp, last bog en route to Kilohana Bog. Preserved_Specimen Stemmermann, R.L. 6741 Kauai BISH 1981-03-15
51 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui, Hana District, On ridge above N rim of Kipahulu With Oreobolus, Trisetum, Deschampsia, etc. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 3046 Maui BISH 1973-08-01
52 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp In wet parts of bogs. Preserved_Specimen Cushions forming herb up to 5 cm. high, leaves green; spikelets yellowish and up to 20 cm. van Royen, P. 11719 Kauai BISH 1977-09-01
53 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp tufted grass of open bog Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2194 Kauai BISH 1971-10-03
54 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai, along trail from Lehua makanoe toward Kilohana Bog. Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2957 Kauai BISH 1938-08-15
55 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp, in bog on trail to Waialeale, the one with the old U.S.G.S. cabin On the edge of a pool of standing water. Preserved_Specimen Growing in a large clump. Kores, P.J. 134 Kauai BISH 1979-09-02
56 Dichanthelium cynodon Lehaumakanoi Bog, Kokee In bog Preserved_Specimen Not main flowering season Degener, O. 23985 Kauai BISH 1955-09-18
57 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp mat-forming; on log just below 1st bog. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2191 Kauai BISH 1971-10-03
58 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp Shrubbery at edge of bog Preserved_Specimen Mat-forming herb. van Balgooy, M.M.J. 4213 Kauai BISH 1982-05-29
59 Dichanthelium cynodon Hanalei Dist., Halelea Forest Reserve; summit of Namolokama Mtn.; central plateau bog system due north of camp Elfin cloud forest dominated by Metrosideros spp., Pelea, and Labordia, interspersed with open bog areas severely damaged by pigs and dominated by Juncus planifolius. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 3024 Kauai BISH 1988-06-17
60 Dichanthelium cynodon NE slope of Haleakala, 1.5 mi NE of Paliku Cabin In mire in NE end of Deschampia grassland; among clumps of Oreobolus, with Carex svenonis, C. montis-eeka, Deschampia, Vaccinium pahalae, Luzula. Preserved_Specimen Forming low mats. Henrickson, J.S. 3606 Maui BISH 1969-06-21
61 Dichanthelium cynodon Puu Kukui, near summit Open bog. Preserved_Specimen In hemispherical tussocks 30 to 60 cm. in diameter. Hitchcock, A.S. 14732 Maui BISH 1916-09-24
62 Dichanthelium cynodon Near Kilohana Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. Kauai BISH 1983-07-01
63 Dichanthelium cynodon In Pepeopae Bog Growing in between Oreobolus hummocks. Preserved_Specimen In tufts about 10 cm high. Davis, J. 66 Molokai BISH 1978-10-08
64 Dichanthelium cynodon Pepeopae Bog Growing with Oreobolus furcatus, Selaginella deflexa, Lycopodium cernuum, Schizaea robusta, Vaccinium pahalae and Viola maviensis. Preserved_Specimen Hummocks 1' tall and covering an area 1 1/2' x 3 1/2'. Davis, J. 824 Molokai BISH 1982-05-27
65 Dichanthelium cynodon Namolokama Plateau In bog. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 3337 Kauai BISH 1991-06-18
66 Dichanthelium cynodon Waimea, along fenceline seperating the Drinking Glass and Koaie units of the East Alakai, Napali-Kona Forest Reserve / Alakai Wilderness Preserve Ohia/olapa wet forest. Preserved_Specimen Decumbent, cespitose, a patch of two (or more) individuals approximately 1 meter across and no taller than 20 cm, a third non-contiguous individual on other side of fence, in relatively flat, shaded forest understory. Stems do not appear to root where they touch the ground, culms, leaves, and ligules, all pubescent, ligh... A.M. Williams 875 Kauai BISH 2024-05-29
67 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp, last bog en route to Kilohana Bog. Preserved_Specimen Stemmermann, R.L. 6731 Kauai BISH 1981-03-15
68 Dichanthelium cynodon Waimea District. Alakai Plateau, in Sincock #2 Bog. Metrosideros - Oreoblus - Dicranopteris Bog W/ Carex, Vaccinium calycinum, Cibotum, Viola kauaensis var. kauaensis, Coprosma elliptica, Cheirodendron, Dicranopteris, Drosera anglica, Lycopodium, Carex, Dichanthelium isachnoides, D. hilebrandian Preserved_Specimen Clump next to fence. Bud purple. Stem white to light green w/ purple at node. Stiff upright blades, w/ pubescence. Tangalin, N. 3228 Kauai BISH 2012-07-20
69 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Puu Kukui Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Abundant. Skottsberg, C.J.F. 755 Maui BISH 1922-09-10
70 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai, Lehua makanoe in bog Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2884 Kauai BISH 1938-08-13
71 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp, N of Kilohana, near Wainiha Rim Open, boggy areas; Metrosideros bogs and Metrosideros-Cheirodendron montane wet forest with Cibotium, Vaccinium, Myrsine, Rhynchospora, Viola, Melicope, Styphelia, Stenogyne, Drosera, Lagenifera, Dubautia paleata, Labordia, Coprosma. Preserved_Specimen Perlman, S. 9205 Kauai BISH 1988-05-19
72 Dichanthelium cynodon Lihue, ridge and slopes running South of Kawaikini. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron mixed wet forest and Dubautia-Sadleria shrubland-fernland with occasional small open bogs w/ Dubautia imbricata subsp. Acronaea, D. Paleata, Sadleria cyatheoides, S. Pallida, S. Squarrosa, Antidesma, Astelia argyrocoma, Bidens forbesii, Broussasia arguta, Coprosma kauaense, Ilex anomala. Preserved_Specimen Grass, terrestrial in bog habitat, sometimes forming tusssocks, some flower, common. K.R. Wood 19533 Kauai BISH 2024-07-02
73 Dichanthelium cynodon West Maui, Eke Trail Open bogs Preserved_Specimen A very fine tussock forming grass from the open bogs. Hobdy, R.W. 707 Maui BISH 1979-10-24
74 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale, on summit In boggy soil. Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3066 Kauai BISH 1938-08-23
75 Dichanthelium cynodon Lihue/Waimea District boundary. Kawaikini Summit region. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron short statured wet forest with open bog habitat dissected by headwater drainages w/genera such as Melicope, Myrsine, Dubautia, Cheirodendron, Metrosideros, Coprosma, Labordia, Psychotria, Vaccinium, and Kadua, fern genera include Asplenium, Adenophorus, Dryopteris, Sadleria, El. Preserved_Specimen Grass, creeping or forming tussocks, vegetative (no flowers), perhaps hybridization occurring, leaves broad like D. hillebrandianum, but clums short like D. cynodon (similar to Wood 16266), DNA material to be shared with L.C. Majure (Desert Botanical Garden). Wood, K.R. 16267 Kauai BISH 2015-01-21
76 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui, Hana District, Upper Hana Forest Reserve In large open bog or sedge meadow. Preserved_Specimen Harrison, B. 3046 Maui BISH 1973-08-01
77 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale Bog on trail below summit. Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3067 Kauai BISH 1938-08-23
78 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale Swampy woods. Preserved_Specimen Forming mats. Hitchcock, A.S. 15503 Kauai BISH 1916-10-24
79 Dichanthelium cynodon Lihue/Waimea District boundary; Kawaikini Summit region. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron short statured wet forest with open bog habitat dissected by headwater drainages w/ genera such as Melicope, Myrsine, Dubautia, Cheirodendron, Metrosideros, Coprosma, Labordia, Psychotria, Vaccinium, and Kadua, fern genera include Asplenium, Adenophorus, Dryopteris, Sadleria, El Preserved_Specimen Grass, forming tussocks or creeping, no flowers, common, Wood, K.R. 16256 Kauai BISH 2015-01-21
80 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui, Haleakala, Wai Anapanapa, Kipahulu-Kuhiwa divide Growing with Oreobolus, Viola maviensis, Carex montis-eeka. Preserved_Specimen Forming tussocks up to 3 dm. diam., stoloniferous at margins, partly submerged in tiny open bog on divide St.John, H. 21032 Maui BISH 1945-08-16
81 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui, NW outer slope of Haleakala, 1.5 mi NE of Paliku Cabins In bog at E end of Deschampia grassland; between clumps of Oreobolus; with Carex svenonis, C. montis-eeka, etc. Preserved_Specimen Forming low mats. Henrickson, J.S. 3896 Maui BISH 1969-07-18
82 Dichanthelium cynodon Kamakou Preserve, Pepeopae Bog Growing with Oreobolus and mosses in area dominated by shrubby Metrosideros and Machaerina. Preserved_Specimen Small matted grass forming tussocks with Oreobolus and mosses. Cuddihy, L.W. 1194 Molokai BISH 1982-05-27
83 Dichanthelium cynodon In immense bog near N rim of Kipahulu With a large Panicum sp. on tussocks. Preserved_Specimen Rare. Harrison, B. 417 Maui BISH 1973-08-13
84 Dichanthelium cynodon Puu Kukui, near summit Open bog. Preserved_Specimen In hemispherical tussocks 30 to 60 cm. in diameter. Hitchcock, A.S. 14732 Maui BISH 1916-09-24
85 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui, Hana District, Haleakala, Hana Forest Reserve, Kalapawili Ridge, Wai Anapanapa In small, open bog; assoc. with tall grasses and sedges. Preserved_Specimen Common tussock forming grass; common in this area. Herbst, D.R. 3047 Maui BISH 1973-08-06
86 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp, Waialeale summit area On wet parts in open tundra. Preserved_Specimen Herb up to 5 cm in large cushions up to 15 cm across; leaves light green; spikelets purple. van Royen, P. 11719 Kauai BISH 1977-09-01
87 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp tufted grass of open bog Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2198 Kauai BISH 1971-10-03
88 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp tufted grass of open bog Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2196 Kauai BISH 1971-10-03
89 Dichanthelium cynodon West Maui, Mt. 'Eke, Pu'u Kukui In open bogs; associated with dwarfed Metrosideros, Selaginella, Sadleria, Carex, Schizoea, greensword. Preserved_Specimen Bishop, E. 164 Maui BISH 1966-06-21
90 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Puu Kukui, between Nakalalua and summit Open bogs. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 10052 Maui BISH 1933-08-24
91 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp tufted grass of open bog Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2200 Kauai BISH 1971-10-03
92 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp In wet parts of bogs. Preserved_Specimen Sub erect herb up to 12 cm high in small bushes, +/- decumbent sometimes, generally with erect stems; leaves green; spikelets dark purple green. van Royen, P. 11718 Kauai BISH 1977-09-01
93 Dichanthelium cynodon East Molokai, Pepeopae Bog to edge of Pelekunu Valley In bog. Preserved_Specimen Tufted; occasional to common. Herbst, D.R. 2962 Molokai BISH 1973-04-04
94 Dichanthelium cynodon Waineke Swamp Somewhat boggy situation with Habenaria. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10829 Kauai BISH 1926-06-28
95 Dichanthelium cynodon Kauai, Wai'ale'ale, Incredibly wet native dominated forest about 2500 m W of summit rim. Wet forest, partly sunny, moist area. Common along fence in sunny areas opened up by fence cleaning. Not found in 'bog' habitat, but growing on mounds and other areas where water is not concentrated. 1440 m elevation where water is not concentrated. 1440m elevation. Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 3549 Kauai BISH 2024-06-18
96 Dichanthelium cynodon Puu Kukui Open bog at the summit. Preserved_Specimen Forming tussocks. Wilbur, R.L. 820 Maui BISH 1948-06-26
97 Dichanthelium cynodon Kamakou Preserve, Kawela Seaction, Pepeopae Bog In bog vegetation dominated by low `ohi`a, pukiawe and `uki. Preserved_Specimen Low creeping grass forming tussocks with Oreobolus furcatus and mosses. Cuddihy, L.W. 1188 Molokai BISH 1982-05-27
98 Dichanthelium cynodon Kaholuamanu Swamp. Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 402 Kauai BISH 1909-09-01
99 Dichanthelium cynodon Summit of Mt. Eke Cold, foggy bog. Preserved_Specimen Rare. Degener, O. 10719 Maui BISH 1927-08-30
100 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeah. (hard to read) Swampy woods. Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 15503 Maui BISH 1916-10-24
101 Dichanthelium cynodon east Maui, Hana District, Hana Forest Reserve, Kawaipapa drainage basin. in small bog and swampy areas nearby, growing in open muddy areas. Vegetation: Metrosideros, Machaerina, Rhynchospora, Carex, Dubautia, Viola, Dicranopteris, Lobelia, Plantago, Schizaea, Leptecophylla, Scaevola, Lycopodium. Preserved_Specimen Locally rare mat forming grass Oppenheimer, H.L. 81327 Maui BISH 2013-08-20
102 Dichanthelium cynodon Waineke Swamp Somewhat boggy situation with Habenaria. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10829 Kauai BISH 1926-06-28
103 Dichanthelium cynodon Kokee Plateau, Kauluwehi Bog Growing in open turf and in forest openings. Preserved_Specimen Most common sp., mat forming. Medeiros, A.C. 503 Kauai BISH 1983-09-01
104 Dichanthelium cynodon Mt. Eke Summit bog. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10723 Maui BISH 1927-08-30
105 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp, Aipoinui bog Under dwarfed Metrosideros. Preserved_Specimen Mat forming grass. Takeuchi, W.N. 2475 Kauai BISH 1985-09-21
106 Dichanthelium cynodon Ridge between Hanalilolilo and Pepeopae, Waikolu Valley, Kawela Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Fruiting very sparsely, large cushions, also growing through moss. St.John, H. 12545 Molokai BISH 1932-12-25
107 Dichanthelium cynodon Kauluwehi Swamp, bog near Kaholuamano Bog. Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 15517 Kauai BISH 1916-10-25
108 Dichanthelium cynodon In Pepeopae Bog Growing in between Oreobolus hummocks. Preserved_Specimen Common in bog; in tufts about 10 cm high. Davis, J. 66 Molokai BISH 1978-10-08
109 Dichanthelium cynodon Pepeopae Bog With Oreobolus furcatus, in bog; with Astelia forbesii, Selaginella deflexa, Plantago hillebrandii, Vaccinium pahalae, V. dentatum, and stunted specimens of Styphelia and Metrosideros. Preserved_Specimen Forming cushions. Carlquist, S. 2227 Molokai BISH 1966-08-25
110 Dichanthelium cynodon Puu Kukui, West Maui Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Tufted grass. Herbst, D.R. 1331 Maui BISH 1968-11-28
111 Dichanthelium cynodon N end of Alakai Swamp In bog. Preserved_Specimen Small tussocks. St.John, H. 23054 Kauai BISH 1947-12-25
112 Dichanthelium cynodon Lihue/Waimea District boundary. Kawaikini Summit region. Metrosideros-Cheirodendron short statured wet forest with open bog habitat dissected by headwater drainages w/genera such as Melicope, Myrsine, Dubautia, Cheirodendron, Metrosideros, Coprosma, Labordia, Psychotria, Vaccinium, and Kadua, fern genera include Asplenium, Adenophorus, Dryopteris, Sadleria, El. Preserved_Specimen Grass, creeping or forming tussocks, vegetative (no flowers), perhaps hybridization occurring, leaves broad like D. hillebrandianum, but clums short like D. cynodon, DNA material to be shared with L.C. Majure (Desert Botanical Garden). Wood, K.R. 16266 Kauai BISH 2015-01-21
113 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Eke Crater Growing in bog turf. Large hummocks. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 336 Maui BISH 1982-11-09
114 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp In wet spots of all bogs. Preserved_Specimen Dense cushions; leaves light green; spikelets yellowish. van Royen, P. 11702 Kauai BISH 1977-09-01
115 Dichanthelium cynodon Waimea Bog, lower bog Bog. Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. 413 Kauai BISH 1956-12-28
116 Dichanthelium cynodon Waiapai [sp?] Bog, 0.5 mile ssw. of Puu Alii, Kawela Open bog. Preserved_Specimen Forming round tussocks, 2-4 dm. diam. St.John, H. 19924 Molokai BISH 1938-12-31
117 Dichanthelium cynodon Hanalei Dist., Halelea Forest Reserve; summit of Namolokama Mtn.; central plateau bog system due north of camp Elfin cloud forest dominated by Metrosideros spp., Pelea, and Labordia, interspersed with open bog areas severely damaged by pigs and dominated by Juncus planifolius. Common and often forming tussocks with Oreobolus and mosses. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 3016 Kauai BISH 1988-06-17
118 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai, along trail from Lehua makanoe toward Kilohana Bog. Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 2957 Kauai BISH 1938-08-15
119 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Along the Eke Trail Open bogs. Preserved_Specimen A tussock forming grass; plants sterile. Hobdy, R.W. 704 Maui BISH 1979-10-24
120 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale summit With Oreobolus, mosses. Preserved_Specimen Occasional clumps. Kores, P.J. 145 Kauai BISH 1979-09-02
121 Dichanthelium cynodon Summit of Waialeale Preserved_Specimen With Panicum imbricatum. Cranwell, L.M. 3067 Kauai BISH 1938-08-23
122 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp in swamp Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2437 Kauai BISH 1972-05-23
123 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp tufted grass of open bog Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2192 Kauai BISH 1971-10-03
124 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui Open bogs near summit of Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Very low compact tussocks. Hobdy, R.W. 667 Maui BISH 1979-08-17
125 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui, Hana District, In bog near N rim of Kipahulu Preserved_Specimen On tussocks of Oreobolus (but never forming its own tussocks). Harrison, B. 251 Maui BISH 1973-06-29
126 Dichanthelium cynodon Kawela Swamp Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 191 Molokai BISH 1912-07-01
127 Dichanthelium cynodon Pepeopae Bog Preserved_Specimen Common. Cranwell, L.M. 2524 Molokai BISH 1938-07-06
128 Dichanthelium cynodon Pepeopae Bog Preserved_Specimen Common. Cranwell, L.M. 2524 Molokai BISH 1938-07-06
129 Dichanthelium cynodon E Maui, Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 395 Maui BISH 1983-06-26
130 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale, on summit Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3066 Kauai BISH 1938-08-23
131 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Open ridge S of Eke leading toward Puukukui Preserved_Specimen Forming dense tussocks. Hobdy, R.W. 932 Maui BISH 1980-10-23
132 Dichanthelium cynodon Mauna Loa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 15 Molokai BISH 1912-06-01
133 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai, bog along trail from Lehua makanoe to Kilohana Preserved_Specimen Common. Cranwell, L.M. 3815 Kauai BISH 1938-08-16
134 Dichanthelium cynodon Waimea drainage basin, west side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1052 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
135 Dichanthelium cynodon Honokahau Drainage Basin Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 390 Maui BISH 1917-09-25
136 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. Kauai BISH 1938-08-15
137 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui, Haleakala, bog below Wai Anapanapa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1174 Maui BISH 1919-08-20
138 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Poukukui. (Puukukui?) In open bogs Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 615 Maui BISH 1979-06-15
139 Dichanthelium cynodon Banks of Waiakoali; Waimea Drainage Basin, W side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 0.1048 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
140 Dichanthelium cynodon Hanalei Dist., Halelea Forest Reserve; summit of Namolokama Mtn.; central plateau bog system due north of camp Elfin cloud forest dominated by Metrosideros spp., Pelea, and Labordia, interspersed with open bog areas severely damaged by pigs and dominated by Juncus planifolius. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 3025 Kauai BISH 1988-06-17
141 Dichanthelium cynodon Waialeale summit Preserved_Specimen Landgraf, M.F. Kauai BISH 1945-07-25
142 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 946 Kauai BISH 1922-10-27
143 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp; Waimea Drainage Basin, W side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1701 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
144 Dichanthelium cynodon East Maui, Haleakala, bog below Wai Anapanapa Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1174 Maui BISH 1919-08-20
145 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Open bogs of Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Slightly less compact than the very tight tussock forming type. Hobdy, R.W. 666 Maui BISH 1979-08-17
146 Dichanthelium cynodon Pepeopae Bog Preserved_Specimen Forming dense mats. Degener, O. 10721 Molokai BISH 1928-05-09
147 Dichanthelium cynodon W Maui, Lahaina District, Puu Kukui Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 10052 Maui BISH 1933-08-24
148 Dichanthelium cynodon Alakai Swamp; Waimea Drainage Basin, W side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 876 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
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