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Phytolacca dioica

L. (1762)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-CoreEudicot Order: Caryophyllales Family: Phytolaccaceae Genus: Phytolacca

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Description

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

O'ahu Naturalized
Kaho'olawe Only found in cultivation
Hawai'i Potentially Naturalizing

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Notes

  • Roots, leaves, berries, and seeds contain toxins that affect the digestive and nervous system as well as harm red blood cells

Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl. ed. 2: 632 (1762)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:452 (DESCR); Frohlich & Lau 2012:43 (NEWNAT/O, DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Phytolacca dioica L. Waikoloa Beach Resort, Puako, HI, US PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Vladimir J. Krajina 620205312 Molokai HAPI 2/5/1962
2 Phytolacca dioica L. UH campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Pearsall, G.A. s.n. Oahu BISH 10/1/1949
3 Phytolacca dioica L. Ahupuaa of Kealakekua From a one time Kealakekua Ranch makai pastureland, now purchased and proposed for golf course development by Royal Crest Development Corporation. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Robinson, R. s.n. Hawaii BISH 9/27/1990
4 Phytolacca dioica L. uh campus, near sinclair library PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 689 Oahu BISH 11/5/1967
5 Phytolacca dioica L. UH campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Pearsall, G.A. s.n. Oahu BISH 2/14/1950
6 Phytolacca dioica L. Honolulu, Kapalama Hts., Kamehameha Girls' School PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Judd Jr., A.F. s.n. Oahu BISH 12/9/1932
7 Phytolacca dioica L. lualualei naval magazine, near experimental planting site Dry lowland non-native valley floor. Growing with Leucaena leucocephala, Cenchrus ciliaris. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN oed lau, a.; frohlich, d.; hebshi, a. collector number: 2010120801 Oahu BISH 12/8/2010
8 Phytolacca dioica L. SW of Lua Makika Experimental tree planting plot PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Clarke, G. 218 Kahoolawe BISH 4/25/1980
9 Phytolacca dioica L. ahupua of kealakekua From a one time Kealakekua Ranch makai pastureland, now purchased and proposed for golf course development by Royal Crest Development Corporation. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN robinson, r. collector number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 9/27/1990
10 Phytolacca dioica L. Lualualei Naval Magazine, near experimental planting site Dry lowland non-native valley floor. Growing with Leucaena leucocephala, Cenchrus ciliaris. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN OED Lau, A.; Frohlich, D.; Hebshi, A. Collector Number: 2010120801 Oahu BISH
11 Phytolacca dioica L. Oahu Island, Honolulu, University of Hawaii campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Vladimir J. Krajina 620205312 UBC 2/5/1962
12 Phytolacca dioica L. Lualualei Naval Magazine, near experimental planting site Dry lowland non-native valley floor. Growing with Leucaena leucocephala, Cenchrus ciliaris. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN OED Lau, A.; Frohlich, D.; Hebshi, A. Collector Number: 2010120801 Oahu BISH 12/8/2010
13 Phytolacca dioica L. Oahu, Honolulu; Cultivated at Manoa Campus of University of Hawaii, across street from Dean Hall. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN James Henrickson 4135 LAM 8/4/1969
14 Phytolacca dioica L. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 10914 MNHN 6/5/1935
15 Phytolacca dioica L. honolulu, vineyard st., hspa PRESERVED_SPECIMEN macdaniels, l.h. collector number: 451 Oahu BISH 1/17/1927
16 Phytolacca dioica L. uh campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 10914 Oahu BISH 6/5/1935
17 Phytolacca dioica L. Lawai Valley. National Tropical Botanical Garden, McBryde Garden, Big Valley. Cultivated. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 3348 Kauai PTBG 6/18/1989
18 Phytolacca dioica L. U. H. Campus, between Sinclair Library and Gartley Hall. Cultivated. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Joel Lau 1251 Oahu PTBG 7/24/1985
19 Phytolacca dioica L. Cultivated, near Sinclair Library, Manoa Campus, U. of H. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D. R. 689 Oahu US 11/5/1967
20 Phytolacca dioica L. sw of lua makika experimental tree planting plot PRESERVED_SPECIMEN clarke, g. corn, c.; char, w.p. collector number: 218 Kahoolawe BISH 4/25/1980
21 Phytolacca dioica L. south kona, lower western slopes of mauna loa near its boundary with southern hualalai Collected on parcel of land now used for cattle grazing and other ranching activities. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN paraso, k. collector number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 3/27/2002
22 Phytolacca dioica L. Honolulu: Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus; between Sinclair Library and Gartley Hall PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lau, J. 1251 Oahu BISH 7/24/1985
23 Phytolacca dioica L. honolulu, kapalama hts., kamehameha girls' school PRESERVED_SPECIMEN judd jr., a.f. Oahu BISH 12/9/1932
24 Phytolacca dioica L. South Kona, lower western slopes of Mauna Loa near its boundary with southern Hualalai Collected on parcel of land now used for cattle grazing and other ranching activities. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Paraso, K. s.n. Hawaii BISH 3/27/2002
25 Phytolacca dioica L. Lualualei Naval Magazine, near experimental planting site Dry lowland non-native valley floor. Growing with Leucaena leucocephala, Cenchrus ciliaris. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN OED 2010120801 Oahu BISH 12/8/2010
26 Phytolacca dioica L. uh campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN pearsall, g.a. Oahu BISH 2/14/1950
27 Phytolacca dioica L. cultivated, near sinclair library, manoa campus, u. of h. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. r. herbst 689 Oahu US 11/5/1967
28 Phytolacca dioica L. lualualei naval magazine, near experimental planting site Dry lowland non-native valley floor. Growing with Leucaena leucocephala, Cenchrus ciliaris. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN oed lau, a.; frohlich, d.; hebshi, a. collector number: 2010120801 Oahu BISH
29 Phytolacca dioica L. UH campus, near Sinclair Library PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 689 Oahu BISH 11/5/1967
30 Phytolacca dioica L. Lualualei Valley, U.S.Naval Magazine, Waianae arid Leucaena scrub PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Nagata, K.M. 3076 Oahu BISH 9/28/1984
31 Phytolacca dioica L. UH campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 10914 Oahu BISH 6/5/1935
32 Phytolacca dioica L. honolulu: manoa valley; university of hawaii manoa campus; between sinclair library and gartley hall PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lau, j. collector number: 1251 Oahu BISH 7/24/1985
33 Phytolacca dioica L. lualualei valley, u.s.naval magazine, waianae arid Leucaena scrub PRESERVED_SPECIMEN nagata, k.m. funk, e.; beulow, g.; linney, g. collector number: 3076 Oahu BISH 9/28/1984
34 Phytolacca dioica L. uh campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN pearsall, g.a. Oahu BISH 10/1/1949
35 Phytolacca dioica L. Honolulu, Vineyard St., HSPA PRESERVED_SPECIMEN MacDaniels, L.H. 451 Oahu BISH 1/17/1927
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