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Palisota bracteosa

C.B.Clarke (1881)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Commelinales Family: Commelinaceae Genus: Palisota

Description

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

O'ahu Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: A.L.P.P.de Candolle & A.C.P.de Candolle, Monogr. Phan. 3: 133 (1881)

Other References

Herbst et al. 2004:5 (NEWNAT/O, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Palisota bracteosa Honolulu Distr., Manoa Valley, back part of Lyon Arboretum, slope between Aihualama Stream and Aihualama Trail Wet, shaded, open understory of Psidium cattleianum-dominated forest. Preserved_Specimen Rosetted herb with glossy, dark green leaves and bright red, fleshy fruit produced in center of the rosette. The plants are randomly spread throughout the forest, suggesting that they are naturalizing. Imada, C. 200151 Oahu BISH 2001-07-21
2 Palisota bracteosa Wahiawa; Wahiawa: Wahiawa Botanic Garden Densely bedded in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Flowers white. Lau, J. 3015 Oahu BISH 1986-12-16
3 Palisota bracteosa Honolulu; Foster Garden Preserved_Specimen Flowers white; berries white. Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1954-02-17
4 Palisota bracteosa Honolulu; Makiki Nursery (Mr. Choi's) Preserved_Specimen Fruit bright red berries on short stem in center of rosette plant. Flowers and fruit. Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1952-01-02
5 Palisota bracteosa Haleiwa, Waimea Audubon Center. In living collections area along main road up valley Growing 8 ft high in crotch of large monkeypod (Samanea saman). Rooted deep in humus collected in tree crotch. Preserved_Specimen Herb ca 16 tall; roots succulent; inflorescence nestled at base of leaf rosette; flowers white, odorless. Staples, G.W. 1217 Oahu BISH 2004-01-24
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