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Panicum nephelophilum

Gaudich. (1829)

This name is accepted

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

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Cespitose perennials 45–240 cm tall.

Stems: Culms unbranched, glabrous or appressed pubescent to papillose-pilose, the nodes glabrous or villous.

Roots: Roots fibrous.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate, cauline. Blades 10-40 cm long, (0.8-)1.1-2.5 cm wide, flat, glabrous or sparsely papillose-pilose to velvety short-pubescent. Veins parallel. Sheaths densely puberulent to papillose-pilose with hairs up to 11 mm long; ligule a ciliate membrane, 1.1-4.9 mm long, the membrane 0.3-1.5 mm long, the cilia 1-3.5 mm long. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Panicles 15-60 cm long, terminal, the lower branches usually whorled, scabrid, widely spreading at maturity, the axils usually pubescent; spikelets 1.8-3.4 mm long, acuminate, glabrous; glumes as long as spikelet, equal or second glume slightly shorter than first one, first glume 5-7-nerved, acuminate to acute, second glume 7-nerved, acute. First floret sterile, first lemma as long as or slightly shorter than glumes, 7-9-nerved, first palea 1/3-1/2 as long as lemma; second floret 1.5-2 mm long 0.6-0.8 mm wide, elliptic to elliptic-lanceolate, glossy, smooth. Anthers 0.9-1.5 mm long, purple.

Fruit: Fruit a caryopsis

Ploidy:

Habitat: Occasional in openings and along trails; in dry to mesic forest and open secondary growth.

Elevation Range: 400–1,100 m.

Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Endemic

Island Status

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

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Voy. Uranie: 411 (1829)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1570 (K, O, Mo, L, M, H); Degener 31110 BISH (L†, 1963); Fagerlund 687 BISH (H†, 1943)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Panicum nephelophilum NE slope of Puu Kumakalii Wet jungle. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10605 Oahu BISH 1936-04-01
2 Panicum nephelophilum Kaohai, Kapua Under trees. Preserved_Specimen Rare. Hosaka, E.Y. 1973 Lanai BISH 1938-04-15
3 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Kai forest preserve, near the electrical transmission towers Local occurence only. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 267 Oahu BISH 1985-03-31
4 Panicum nephelophilum East Molokai, Kamiloloa, E of S fork Kaunakakai gulch Growing in semi-xeric scrub with Styphelia, Dodonaea, and Schiedea, in shady understory. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2511 Molokai BISH 1986-02-19
5 Panicum nephelophilum Kumuwela Ridge, Waimea Canyon Dry open slope. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, V.O. 18 Kauai BISH 1935-12-28
6 Panicum nephelophilum Manawainui Gulch, Puu Anu, east side of Manawainui. Exposed, rocky flat. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 3017 Maui BISH 1973-05-24
7 Panicum nephelophilum East Maui, Makawao Forest Reserve On a steep gulch slope. Preserved_Specimen Plants in semi-erect clumps of several stems, 1-1.6 m tall. Hobdy, R.W. 2227 Maui BISH 1984-11-24
8 Panicum nephelophilum Manawainui Gulch, Puu Anu rocky flat, east side of Manawainui; exposed Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 3017 Maui BISH 1973-05-24
9 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District; Kumuwela; 2 miles in, Ditch Trail Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest, summer dry; 70 degree NE aspect; steep hillside overlooking canyon; Bidens cosmoides, Coprosma, Eragrostis nephelophilum, Chamaesyce, Styphelia, Dianella. Common grass in talus and grey-brown soil. Threats: Goats, Rubus, Passiflora mollissima, Psidium guajava. Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 2100 Kauai BISH 1992-09-07
10 Panicum nephelophilum NE ridge of Kanehoa Woods. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12720 Oahu BISH 1940-03-31
11 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., gulch above Puu Hapapa Preserved_Specimen Geniculate culms, up to 4 ft. long; rooting at nodes; common. Herbst, D.R. 67 Oahu BISH 1966-04-23
12 Panicum nephelophilum Kokee, Kumuwela, Canyon Rim Trail Preserved_Specimen Common clumping grass to 3 ft. Flynn, T.W. 650 Kauai BISH 1983-11-17
13 Panicum nephelophilum Kaunakakai Preserved_Specimen ??? ???? ??? of this on a side of gulch, near where 26 was found Munro, G.C. 27 Molokai BISH 1903-01-01
14 Panicum nephelophilum About Pohole Gulch, Mokuleia Preserved_Specimen Growing scattered in dryish and wet forest O. Degener 20655 Oahu BISH 1950-05-07
15 Panicum nephelophilum Honolulu Growing in shade of moist forest near top of steep gully. Preserved_Specimen O'Connor, P.J. Oahu BISH 1987-09-13
16 Panicum nephelophilum SE slope of Kaala Open woods. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10602 Oahu BISH 1936-02-02
17 Panicum nephelophilum Kawela trail Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3522 Molokai BISH 1938-09-21
18 Panicum nephelophilum Just below Kanehoa ridge, on the spur extending from the ridge to the mouth of Kaluaa gulch Preserved_Specimen Small clump. Takeuchi, W.N. 46 Oahu BISH 1984-02-04
19 Panicum nephelophilum Hawaii National Park, Kapapala corral Preserved_Specimen Bunch grass 4 to 5 ft tall; frequent. Fagerlund, G.O. 687 Hawaii BISH 1943-07-27
20 Panicum nephelophilum Makaha Valley; 1.5 miles down Makaha Ridge Road from Hwy. 550. Preserved_Specimen Clumping Flynn, T.W. 1163 Kauai BISH 1985-09-12
21 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Range, [illeg.] near Palehua camp Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 326 Oahu BISH 1922-08-25
22 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Range; Mt. Kaala, Waianaeuka Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 659 Oahu BISH 1948-04-18
23 Panicum nephelophilum Kalula, Mt. Hualalai Preserved_Specimen Rock 3646 Hawaii BISH 1909-09-06
24 Panicum nephelophilum Hawaii National Park, Kapapala corral Preserved_Specimen Bunch grass 4 to 5 ft tall; frequent. Fagerlund, G.O. 687 Hawaii BISH 1943-07-27
25 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., near Puu Kanehona Preserved_Specimen Cowan, R.S. 1045 Oahu BISH 1948-06-13
26 Panicum nephelophilum Lanaihale Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 467 Lanai BISH 1915-04-03
27 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea, Kumuwela ridge Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 2845 Kauai BISH 1938-08-13
28 Panicum nephelophilum [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; O`ahu; Hawai`i; Honolulu] Preserved_Specimen Grass. Kerr, M. Oahu BISH 1946-10-01
29 Panicum nephelophilum unknown Preserved_Specimen Hillebrand, W.B. BISH
30 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea Drainage Basin, W side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 810 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
31 Panicum nephelophilum Kokee, Waimea Drainage Basin, W side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 775 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
32 Panicum nephelophilum Mokuleia trail, Waianae range Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1179 Oahu BISH 1948-01-11
33 Panicum nephelophilum East Maui, above Pakiloi and Kamana (near Auwahi, S slope of Haleakala) Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 2071 Maui BISH 1920-03-25
34 Panicum nephelophilum Mt. Kaala, Waianaeuka, Waianae range Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1513 Oahu BISH 1948-04-18
35 Panicum nephelophilum Honokowai ditch trail, West Maui Partly shaded steep slopes and ledges. Probably new var. of Neph. How about descrbing it Pete R? Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 25097 Maui BISH 1959-03-27
36 Panicum nephelophilum NE ridge of Kanehoa Woods. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 12720 Oahu BISH 1940-03-31
37 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea Preserved_Specimen Not abundant. Seale, A. Kauai BISH 1900-04-30
38 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Dist., Waianae Mts., Mt. Kaala, along side of road from 5 mi marker below radar installation down 1 1/4 mi more Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 135 Oahu BISH 1966-06-11
39 Panicum nephelophilum Pahole Drainage #2 - releve 18 Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 574 Oahu BISH 1990-07-09
40 Panicum nephelophilum Slopes of Puu Kolekole Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 218 Molokai BISH 1912-07-01
41 Panicum nephelophilum Kokee State Park, on Canyon Trail to Waipoo Falls Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4957 Kauai BISH 1983-08-26
42 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea Drainage Basin, West side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1077 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
43 Panicum nephelophilum unknown Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10831 BISH 1932-08-23
44 Panicum nephelophilum Holokaea Gulch Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 4174 Hawaii BISH 1909-07-10
45 Panicum nephelophilum Kamiloloa Preserved_Specimen Swezey, O.H. 206 Molokai BISH 1925-12-20
46 Panicum nephelophilum Near Lihue Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 3429 Kauai BISH 1960-04-15
47 Panicum nephelophilum unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
48 Panicum nephelophilum Kamiloloa Preserved_Specimen Misaki, E.T. 4 Molokai BISH 1985-03-19
49 Panicum nephelophilum Makaleha Ridge Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 17082 Oahu BISH 1918-04-01
50 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 300 Kauai BISH 1864-01-01
51 Panicum nephelophilum Lanaihale, W face of pali below Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 500 Lanai BISH
52 Panicum nephelophilum Road to Halemanu overlook Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 6072 Kauai BISH 1988-04-11
53 Panicum nephelophilum Kawaia Ridge Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 3020 Kauai BISH 1938-08-19
54 Panicum nephelophilum Kumuwela Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 2845 Kauai BISH 1938-08-13
55 Panicum nephelophilum Waiopa, face of pali above Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 272 Lanai BISH 1913-12-23
56 Panicum nephelophilum Mt. Kaala, Waianaeuka, Waianae range Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1516 Oahu BISH 1948-04-18
57 Panicum nephelophilum Kaluaa gulch, Waianae range Preserved_Specimen Sohmer, S.H. 6397 Oahu BISH 1970-03-14
58 Panicum nephelophilum Ridge trail N of Mauna Kapu, Honouliuli, Waianae range Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1275 Oahu BISH 1948-02-04
59 Panicum nephelophilum East Maui, Makawao Forest Reserve Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2226 Maui BISH 1984-11-24
60 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea Drainage Basin, W side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 820 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
61 Panicum nephelophilum Kokee, Kawaia Ridge Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 3020 Kauai BISH 1938-08-19
62 Panicum nephelophilum East Maui, Kanaio, Auwahi Preserved_Specimen Holt, R.A. 196 Maui BISH 1982-03-24
63 Panicum nephelophilum Kokee, Waimea Drainage Basin, W side Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 775 Kauai BISH 1917-07-03
64 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., along trail to summit of unnamed peak between Puu Hapapa and Puu Kanehoa Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 422 Oahu BISH 1967-04-15
65 Panicum nephelophilum Puu Ka Pele Forestry Countour Road. Hwy Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 3485 Kauai BISH 1993-03-23
66 Panicum nephelophilum Kaholuamano Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 12638 Kauai BISH 1911-10-01
67 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Range, Honouliuli, N branch S Kaaikukai Gulch Preserved_Specimen Webster, G.L. 1371 Oahu BISH 1948-03-26
68 Panicum nephelophilum Mokuleia, slopes of Kaala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1802 Oahu BISH 1912-04-26
69 Panicum nephelophilum Hakemanu Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. 26438 Kauai BISH 1938-11-01
70 Panicum nephelophilum Moist forest - back of Schofield Barracks Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4086 Oahu BISH 1936-03-23
71 Panicum nephelophilum Kaala Preserved_Specimen Swezey, O.H. Oahu BISH 1928-02-11
72 Panicum nephelophilum Kauai Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Kauai BISH 1916-10-01
73 Panicum nephelophilum Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Kauai BISH 1929-04-30
74 Panicum nephelophilum Kauai Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Kauai BISH 1916-10-01
75 Panicum nephelophilum Waiakoa, Dr. Cook's place Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Maui BISH 1937-04-13
76 Panicum nephelophilum Kauai Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Kauai BISH
77 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., Puu Hapapa Preserved_Specimen Meebold, A. Oahu BISH 1932-06-01
78 Panicum nephelophilum Halemanu Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Kauai BISH 1929-04-30
79 Panicum nephelophilum Kaala Preserved_Specimen Swezey, O.H. Oahu BISH 1928-02-11
80 Panicum nephelophilum Probably Kaala, but might be Koolau Preserved_Specimen Bridwell, J.C. Oahu BISH
81 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Range, Palehua Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1693 Oahu BISH 1911-04-01
82 Panicum nephelophilum Mokuleia, slopes of Kaala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1786 Oahu BISH 1912-04-26
83 Panicum nephelophilum Makaleha Ridge Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 17082 Oahu BISH 1918-04-01
84 Panicum nephelophilum Road to Halemanu overlook Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 6072 Kauai BISH 1988-04-11
85 Panicum nephelophilum Kaluaaha Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 379 Molokai BISH 1912-08-01
86 Panicum nephelophilum unknown Preserved_Specimen BISH
87 Panicum nephelophilum W Maui, Honokowai Ditch Trail Under dense forest on steep slopes above trail. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 783 Maui BISH 1980-02-29
88 Panicum nephelophilum Pahole Gulch, Waianae Mts., Waialua; sub-gulch on E side of main gulch; near crest Steep, well-drained slope; mixed dry forest of Pisonia, Planchonella, Gouldia; open shade. Preserved_Specimen Nagata, K.M. 1301 Oahu BISH 1976-06-15
89 Panicum nephelophilum Kaholuamano Opening on slope of hill in woods. Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 15436 Kauai BISH 1916-10-21
90 Panicum nephelophilum Below Palehua, Waianae Mts Shaded valley. Preserved_Specimen Hume, E.P. 324 Oahu BISH 1931-11-22
91 Panicum nephelophilum Between Makua Valley and Kahanahaiki valleys In forest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10714 Oahu BISH 1932-07-18
92 Panicum nephelophilum Puu Hapapa, Waianae Mts., Honouliuli Moist stream bed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10430 Oahu BISH 1930-03-16
93 Panicum nephelophilum Pali Kea, eastern fork below and north of Pu'u Pane. mixed mesic forest with 40 ft canopy Metrosideros polymorpha, Diospyros sandwicensis, Melicope peduncularis, Pouteria sandwicensis, Psychotria mariniana, Bobea sandwicensis, Understory: Embelia pacfica, Antidesma platyphylla, Labordia Preserved_Specimen terrestrial grass, sub-erect culms, common on mesic slopes Wood, K.R. 8471 Oahu BISH 2000-05-25
94 Panicum nephelophilum Along ditch trail near Laianui [sp?] Open slope. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10716 Molokai BISH 1928-05-18
95 Panicum nephelophilum Puu Waawaa Open dry woods on hillside Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14475 Hawaii BISH 1916-08-30
96 Panicum nephelophilum W Maui, Hanaula, within Manawainui exclosure On native grassy bank. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 381 Maui BISH 1983-08-18
97 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mountain Range: Mt. Kaala Wooded hillside. Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14013 Oahu BISH 1916-07-09
98 Panicum nephelophilum Kaala trail, Haleauau Valley, Waianae Mts., Waianaeuka Moist forest. Preserved_Specimen Semi-decumbent, panicle maroon colored. Fosberg, F.R. 12982 Oahu BISH 1936-03-08
99 Panicum nephelophilum Puu Kawiwi-Puu Kaala ridge, Waianae Mts., Makaha - Waianae Kai Moist open forest on ridge. Preserved_Specimen Inflorescence purple. Fosberg, F.R. 10877 Oahu BISH 1935-03-31
100 Panicum nephelophilum E slope of Puu Kaua In wet forest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10604 Oahu BISH 1936-01-19
101 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District. Makaha Valley. on steep banks of forest understory. Diospyros-Acacia-Metrosideros montane mesic forest. With Diospyros sandwicensis, D. hillebrandii, Alphitonia ponderosa, Pisonia sandwicensis, Dodonaea viscosa, Pleomele aurea, Psychotria mariniana, Kadua affinis, Coprosma waimeae, C. foliosa, Myrsione lan Preserved_Specimen terrestrial grass clumping on steep banks, in flower, glabrous form, occasional Wood, K.R. 15886 Kauai BISH 2014-03-20
102 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Dist., Makaha Valley In the understory of mixed mesic forest near a ridge crest; associates: Diospyros, Myrsine, Schinus, Metrosideros, etc. Preserved_Specimen A clump with stems straggling. Lau, J. 2372 Oahu BISH 1986-05-11
103 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea Canyon State Park; across Hwy 55 from Puu ka Pele at beginning of Kukui Trail Below Wilkesia population. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 4060 Kauai BISH 1969-08-01
104 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District. Poopooiki Valley, Kula Natural Area Reserve. Metrosideros-Acacia mixed mesic forest w/ Alphitonia ponderosa, Diospyros sandwicensis Chrysodracon aurea, Psychotria mariniana, Dodonaea viscosa, Wikstroemia furcata, Planchonella sandwicensis, Pittosporum kauaiensis, Dryopteris glabra, Preserved_Specimen Grass, unusual form without hairs along culms, in flower, occasional. Wood, K.R. 16328 Kauai BISH 2015-02-26
105 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea Dist., Waimea Canyon State Park, along the upper part of the Kukui trail shortly before it joins the Iliau loop Dry forest with Acacia koa and Metrosideros collina; assoc. with Wikstroemia furcata, Viola tracheliifolia, Gahnia, Eragrostis. Preserved_Specimen Tall grass, 1 1/2-3 ft; frequent along trail. Gustafson, R. 1710 Kauai BISH 1980-05-23
106 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District. Kawaiki Ridge, north facing slopes, Metrosideros-Acacia mesic forest with Dodonaea, Santalum freychetianum, Kadua affinis, Xylosma hawaiiensis, Pouteria sandwicensis, Antidesma platyphylla, Dubautia laevigata, Wikstroemia oahuensis, Zanthoxylum dipetalum, Melicope ovata Preserved_Specimen Grass, terrestrial, in flower, abundant. Wood, K.R. 19316 Kauai BISH 2023-05-25
107 Panicum nephelophilum Near Kokee Stream Dark woods. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 23897 Kauai BISH 1955-09-14
108 Panicum nephelophilum N ridge or Puu Kumakalii, Waianae Mts., Waianaeuka Steep wooded slope. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 13650 Oahu BISH 1937-03-28
109 Panicum nephelophilum Ridge between Mauna Kapu and Puu Nanawahua, Waianae Range. Moist forest of Acacia Koa and Metrosideros polymorpha Preserved_Specimen Hatheway, W.H. 279 Oahu BISH 1950-06-28
110 Panicum nephelophilum South branch of Kapua Gluch Glade in dryish sunny forest foggy in the afternoon Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 31110 Lanai BISH 1963-08-24
111 Panicum nephelophilum Near head of Makaha Valley, S side Moist forest. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 10891 Oahu BISH 1935-03-31
112 Panicum nephelophilum W Maui, slopes of Helu Peak Weedy native shrubland. Preserved_Specimen 1m tall caespitose grass. Hobdy, R.W. 4951 Maui BISH 2006-01-27
113 Panicum nephelophilum Kauai Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Kauai BISH
114 Panicum nephelophilum Mokuleia, slopes of Kaala Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1786 Oahu BISH 1912-04-26
115 Panicum nephelophilum Kumuela Ditch Trail, along border betw. Kokee State Park and Na Pali-Kona Forest Reserve Preserved_Specimen Crosby, M.R. 2052 Kauai BISH 1964-08-13
116 Panicum nephelophilum Pahole (Kukuiula) Gulch, near head of rt. branch, Waianae Mts., Mokuleia Moist forest. Preserved_Specimen Decumbent and ascending. Fosberg, F.R. 13076 Oahu BISH 1936-04-12
117 Panicum nephelophilum West Maui, Honokowai Ditch Trail On sunny ledges and scattered under native forest in sunny spots along trail Preserved_Specimen Loose clumps, rather decumbent with tips angling up Hobdy, R.W. 777 Maui BISH 1980-02-29
118 Panicum nephelophilum Kaohai, Kapua Under trees. Preserved_Specimen Rare. Hosaka, E.Y. 1973 Lanai BISH 1938-04-15
119 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District; Kuia Natural Area Reserve (NAR), in Mahanaloa Valley, N facing slope of valley N of Milolii Ridge, above confluence with Paaiki Valley Mesic forest with Acacia koa and Metrosideros polymorpha dominant, also Alphitonia, Nestegis, Cryptocarya, Dodonaea, Styphelia, invaded by Psidium and Lantana. Scattered to common slopes with deep, brown soil. Preserved_Specimen Understory grass, culms tufted, in small erect clumps. Endemic. Lorence, D.H. 7614 Kauai BISH 1994-12-22
120 Panicum nephelophilum Narrow gulch Southwest of Dillingham Ranch, Mokuleia Jungly slope Preserved_Specimen O. Degener 20634 Oahu BISH 1950-04-30
121 Panicum nephelophilum SE slope of Kaala Open woods. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10602 Oahu BISH 1936-02-02
122 Panicum nephelophilum Puuwaawaa Open dry woods on hillside. Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14475 Hawaii BISH 1916-08-30
123 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., Mt. Kaala, on W side of road at culvert #32 (ca. 3.5 mi.) In native forest. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1408 Oahu BISH 1969-05-07
124 Panicum nephelophilum Ridge to Puu Kaua Along crestline, in native remnant forest. Preserved_Specimen Common bunchgrass. Takeuchi, W.N. 422 Oahu BISH 1986-05-25
125 Panicum nephelophilum Halemanu (Kokee State Park) Between parking lot and Cliff Trail lookout. Common in dry somewhat exposed areas. Assoc. #1027 (Diospyros ferrea var. kauaiensis) Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1025 Kauai BISH 1968-04-04
126 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., gulch above Puu Hapapa halfway up a 12 ft cliff. Drier, more exposed than previous numbers at this location. Common. Assoc w/ Cordyline, Aleurites, Charpenteria, Freycinetia. Endemic, perennial. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 69 Oahu BISH 1966-04-23
127 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District. Kohua Ridge and south facing slopes above Koaie. Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest with Alphitonia ponderosa, Antidesma platyphylla, Euphorbia atrococca, Claoxylon sandwicensis, Dodonaea viscosa, Myrsine lanaiensis, Dracaena aurea, Polyscias kavaiensis, Planchonella sandwicensis, Bob. Preserved_Specimen Grass, flower and early seed, occasional in forest under-story expecially on steep slopes. Wood, K.R. 17155 Kauai BISH 2016-10-20
128 Panicum nephelophilum W Maui, Manawainui Gulch Growing in dense low dry mesic forest on a steep gulch side. Preserved_Specimen Plants up to 8 ft long, arising from a small base; four to eight stems starting upwards but becoming decumbent and leaning on surrounding vegetation, finally ascendent; leaves softly pubescent; large open panicle. Hobdy, R.W. 1043 Maui BISH 1981-04-07
129 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District; Waialae Ridge and N side of ridge above falls Metrosideros-Acacia Mixed Mesic Forest with Mariscus pennatiformis, Panicum nephelophilum, Diospyros, Charpentiera, Dianella, Dodonaea, Styphelia, Antidesma, Poa sandvicensis, Schiedea, Alsinidendron. Endemic ferns are diverse in cool, shady gulches. Preserved_Specimen Predominant understory grass throughout N & S slopes of Waialae Ridge; in flower with Bidens cosmoides. Wood, K.R. 2368 Kauai BISH 1993-11-10
130 Panicum nephelophilum Back of Wilhemina Rise On ridge. Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4192 Oahu BISH 1936-05-24
131 Panicum nephelophilum CCC trail across head of Kapuna Valley, Waianae Mts., Mokuleia Moist forest. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 13045 Oahu BISH 1936-04-11
132 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District. Waialae, along ridge trail by Telfer exclosure. Acacia-Metrosideros montane mesic forest w/ Alphitonia ponderosa, Pouteria sandwicensis, Diospyros sandwicensis, Santalum pyrularium, Chrysodracon aurea, Pittosporum glabrum, Cheirodendron trigynum, Ilex anomala, Wikstroemia oahuensis, Claox Preserved_Specimen Grass, clumping terrestrial, in flower and seed, common. Wood, K.R. 18502 Kauai BISH 2020-08-04
133 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District Makaha ridge road, down 0.8 m to 3240 ft elev.; north side of road; Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest w. Alphitonia ponderosa, Melicope barbigera, M. ovata, M. penduncularis, Psychotria greenwelliae, Dodonaea viscosa, Coprosma waimeae, C. foliosa, Wikstroemia furcata, Leptecophylla tameiameiae, Antidesma Preserved_Specimen Grass, terrestrial, w/ flowers, common Wood, K.R. 18742 Kauai BISH 2021-06-17
134 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Range; S Koaikukai Gulch Dry ridge. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 525 Oahu BISH 1948-03-26
135 Panicum nephelophilum Pahole Gulch; drainage #3 - releve 6 Canopy of Metrosideros polymorpha; Psychotria mariniana; Bobea elatior; Cibotium splendens; Antidesma platyphyllum. Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 509 Oahu BISH 1990-06-10
136 Panicum nephelophilum Kanaio, Ulupalakua, Makawao District In open place in Lantana pasture. Preserved_Specimen Occasional. Hosaka, E.Y. 1729 Maui BISH 1937-01-23
137 Panicum nephelophilum Kapuna Gulch - releve 9 At the edge of a Metrosideros dieback canopy with Grevillea robusta. Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 534 Oahu BISH 1990-06-16
138 Panicum nephelophilum Palehua, Honouliuli-Nanakuli divide, Waianae Mts Semi-moist forest. Preserved_Specimen Decumbent to ascending; spikelets purple. Fosberg, F.R. 13805 Oahu BISH 1937-05-02
139 Panicum nephelophilum Head of Makua Valley Forest at summit. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10686 Oahu BISH 1932-07-10
140 Panicum nephelophilum West of Schofield Barracks Moist forest Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4090 Oahu BISH 1936-03-23
141 Panicum nephelophilum Kaholuamano Opening on slope of hill in woods. Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 15436 Kauai BISH 1916-10-21
142 Panicum nephelophilum Ridge back of Wilhelmina Rise Rain forest Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4192 Oahu BISH 1936-05-25
143 Panicum nephelophilum West Maui, Paunau-Kuhua Divide In koa woods Preserved_Specimen Tufts St.John, H. 17702 Maui BISH 1936-12-19
144 Panicum nephelophilum Back of Schofield Barracks In moist forest. Preserved_Specimen Whitney, L.D. 4086 Oahu BISH 1936-03-23
145 Panicum nephelophilum W Maui, Lahaina District, Kauaula Valley, SE side Scattered and common on sunny ridgetop and slope, colonizing area burned about one year ago. Vegetation: Metrosideros, Dodonaea, Leptecophylla, Carex, Sadleria, Sophora, Dianella, Osteomeles, Melinis, Sonchus. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 20815 Maui BISH 2008-02-14
146 Panicum nephelophilum Lanaihale Cliff. Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 467 Lanai BISH 1915-04-03
147 Panicum nephelophilum Kohua ridge, Kawaia trail Very wet forest. Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 3020 Kauai BISH 1938-08-19
148 Panicum nephelophilum Ravine just S of Maunahui Partly shaded dry ravine. Preserved_Specimen Only a few plants. Degener, O. 10715 Molokai BISH 1928-04-15
149 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District. Mahanaloa, north branch headwater gulch. Acacia koa-Metrosideros mesic forest w/ Dodonaea viscosa, Alphitonia ponderosa, Chrysodracon aurea, Freycinetia arborea, Elaeocarpus bifidus, Psychotria greenwelliae, P mariniana, Kadu affinis, Melicope barbigera, M. anisata, Wikstroem. Preserved_Specimen Grass, along basalt walls and outcrops, in flower and fruit, uncommon. Wood, K.R. 18221 Kauai BISH 2019-01-05
150 Panicum nephelophilum East Maui, Makawao Forest Reserve On a steep gulch slope. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 2225 Maui BISH 1984-11-24
151 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., Puu Hapapa, on ridge joining main ridge to left of; back of Schofield Barracks, above Firebreak Trail On dry ridge. Preserved_Specimen Herb 6-18 in. high. Pearsall, G.A. 520 Oahu BISH 1960-06-03
152 Panicum nephelophilum E slope of Puu Kaua In wet forest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10604 Oahu BISH 1936-01-19
153 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District. Kawaiiki Ridge, north facing slopes. Metrosideros-Acacia mesic forest with Dodonaea, Santalum freychetianum, Kadua affinis, Xylosma hawaiiensis, Pouteria sandwicensis, Antidesma platyphylla, Dubautia laevigata, Wikstroemia oahuensis, Zanthoxylum dipetalum, Melicope ovata Preserved_Specimen Grass, terrestrial, in flower, abundant. Wood, K.R. 19316 Kauai BISH 2023-05-25
154 Panicum nephelophilum Kanehoa Wet woods not far from summit. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10717 Oahu BISH 1931-07-05
155 Panicum nephelophilum NE slope of Puu Kumakalii Wet jungle. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10605 Oahu BISH 1936-04-01
156 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., Mokuleia Forest Reserve, Makaleha Valley On steep, open slopes in mixed native-exotic forest. Preserved_Specimen Occasional grass. Herbst, D.R. 5249 Oahu BISH 1975-03-09
157 Panicum nephelophilum Mt. Kaala, Waianae Dist Metrosideros forest. Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7504 Oahu BISH 1934-10-04
158 Panicum nephelophilum Honouliuli Found along trail near the crest, in Guava (or Koa?) zone. Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37324 Oahu BISH 1937-05-03
159 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., gulch above Puu Hapapa, 3 mi. above Schofield Barracks Shaded gulch w/ ferns, Cyrtandra, Charpenteria, Urera association - about 500 yds from parking area at the end of a pineapple field. Overcast day. Oplismenus sp. Most common, esp. In kukui grove before gulch. Lantana, Metrosideros assoc. Mod. Common. Growing in moist shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen tufted, perennial Herbst, D.R. 2 Oahu BISH 1966-02-19
160 Panicum nephelophilum Pahole (Kukuiula) Gulch, near head of rt. branch, Waianae Mts., Mokuleia Moist forest. Preserved_Specimen Decumbent and ascending. Fosberg, F.R. 13076 Oahu BISH 1936-04-12
161 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., just below Palikea, ridge running seaward from cabin On dry ridge. Preserved_Specimen Cowan, R.S. 904 Oahu BISH 1948-03-26
162 Panicum nephelophilum W Maui, Manawainui Gulch Growing in dense low dry mesic forest on a steep gulch side. Preserved_Specimen Plants up to 8 ft long, arising from a small base; four to eight stems starting upwards but becoming decumbent and leaning on surrounding vegetation, finally ascendent; leaves softly pubescent; large open panicle. Hobdy, R.W. 1043 Maui BISH 1981-04-07
163 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Valley up ridge towards Kaala Open woods. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 10718 Oahu BISH 1932-04-24
164 Panicum nephelophilum USA, Hawaiian Islands, Maui, West Maui, Helu, N side in 2022 burn zone on ridge top Aspect: NW. Widespread in burn zone, full sun exposure, low growing plants, forming mats at times. Mesid shrubland: Metrosideros, Vaccinium, Eragostis grandis, Pteridium, Dodonaea, Dianella, Carex Preserved_Specimen Pezzillo, Z. 1210 Maui BISH 2025-06-05
165 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District: Waimea Canyon State Park, along Makaha Ridge Road at 1.0 mile west of intersection with Hwy. 550 mixed diverse forest with Acacia koa, Alphitonia, Metrosideros polymorpha, Psychotria, Melicope, Dodonaea, Styphelia, invaded by Psidium cattleianum, Lophostemon, Passiflora. Preserved_Specimen Perennial with densely clumping culms to 1m tall in flower, blades medium green. Small population in forest clearing. Endemic. Lorence, D.H. 7985 Kauai BISH 1997-04-28
166 Panicum nephelophilum West Kawela Gulch Vertical, open basalt bluffs, 20' above stream bed. Associated vegetation: Metrosideros, Cyrtandra, Sadleria, Alyxia, Pneumatopteris, Microlepia, Kadua, Elaphoglossum, Peperomia. Preserved_Specimen Several clumps sprawling. Oppenheimer, H.L. 60711 Molokai BISH 2007-06-08
167 Panicum nephelophilum E ridge of Haleanau gulch, Schofield Barracks Mil. Reservation W Range, Waianae Mt. Range Plants collected in burned area; Vegetation: Acacia koa, Buddleja, and Phytolacca. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 5595 Oahu BISH 1977-02-27
168 Panicum nephelophilum E ridge of 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale, NE slope of Puu Kaala, Mokuleia On E ridge. Preserved_Specimen Tufts. St.John, H. 12148 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
169 Panicum nephelophilum Waimea District. Kohua Ridge and south facing slopes above Koaie. Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest with Alphitonia ponderosa, Antidesma platyphylla, Euphorbia atrococca, Claoxylon sandwicensis, Dodonaea viscosa, Myrsine lanaiensis, Dracaena aurea, Polyscias kavaiensis, Planchonella sandwicensis, Bob. Preserved_Specimen Grass, flower and early seed, occasional in forest under-story expecially on steep slopes. Wood, K.R. 17155 Kauai BISH 2016-10-20
170 Panicum nephelophilum Mokuleia trail Dry wooded ridge. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 411 Oahu BISH 1948-01-11
171 Panicum nephelophilum W Maui, Honokowai ditch trail Partly shaded steep slopes and ledges. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 25097 Maui BISH 1959-03-27
172 Panicum nephelophilum Mt. Kaala Wooded hillside. Preserved_Specimen Hitchcock, A.S. 14013 Oahu BISH 1916-07-09
173 Panicum nephelophilum Kapuna Gulch - releve 8 Associated with Metrosideros; Acacia; Syzygium sandwicensis; Scaevola gaudichaudiana; Pelea; Bobea elatior; Streblus pendulinus; Psidium cattleianum. Preserved_Specimen Welton, P. 524 Oahu BISH 1990-06-15
174 Panicum nephelophilum Kua Gulch; drainage below & east of Kamakou Metrosideros waialealae var. fauriei-Dicranopteris lowland mesic to wet forest characterized by steep drainage walls with Stenogyne bifida, Labordia triflora, Pleomele auwahiensis, Myrsine lessertiana, Psychotria mariniana, Sadleria cyatheoides. Occasional on steep banks of gulch below basalt all; in talus & brown soil. Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 6313 Molokai BISH 1997-05-14
175 Panicum nephelophilum Pahole (Kukuiula) Gulch, near head of rt. branch, Waianae Mts., Mokuleia Moist forest; takes in gulch bottom. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 13071 Oahu BISH 1936-04-12
176 Panicum nephelophilum East Maui, Makawao Forest Reserve, Kahakapao drainage basin, Fongs Ridge Locally common on side of steep Gulch in Mesic Forest. Preserved_Specimen Clumping; inflorescense with red tinge. Haines, W. Maui BISH 2007-09-13
177 Panicum nephelophilum Kanaio, Ulupalakua, Makawao Open lantana pasture Preserved_Specimen Occasional Hosaka, E.Y. 1729 Maui BISH 1937-01-23
178 Panicum nephelophilum Kawela Gulch; West branch On gulch slope with mesic forest; associates: Metrosideros, Dodonaea, Psychotria. Preserved_Specimen Clump. Lau, J. 2874 Molokai BISH 1986-10-17
179 Panicum nephelophilum E ridge of Manoa Valley Koa forest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 11146 Oahu BISH 1936-03-29
180 Panicum nephelophilum South branch of Kapua Gluch Glade in dryish sunny forest foggy in the afternoon Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 31110 Lanai BISH 1963-08-24
181 Panicum nephelophilum Awaawapuhi valley W aspect; Acacia koa, Metrosideros, Dicranopteris linearis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Zanthoxylum dipetalum, Syzygium sandwicense, Alyxia, Tetraplasandra kavaiensis, Hedyotis terminalis, Myrsine alyxifolia, Claoxylon, Nestegis, Psychotria Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 5409 Kauai BISH 1996-12-20
182 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Mts., Makaleha In rather open mixed mesic forest; associates: Metrosideros, Diospyros, Dodonaea, Tetraplasandra, Nestegis, Psychotria, Alyxia, Bidens. Preserved_Specimen A clump with straggling stems. Lau, J. 2016 Oahu BISH 1986-02-17
183 Panicum nephelophilum Waianae Dist., Makaha Valley In the understory of mixed mesic forest near a ridge crest; associates: Diospyros, Myrsine, Schinus, Metrosideros, etc. Preserved_Specimen A clump with stems straggling. Lau, J. 2371 Oahu BISH 1986-05-11
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