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Commelina diffusa

Burm.f. (1768)

This name is accepted

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

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Annual herbs.

Stems: Stems at first erect, later decumbent, rooting at the nodes, up to 4 dm long, glabrous or nearly so.

Roots: Fibrous root system.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate, spiralled. Blades narrowly to broadly lanceolate, 3.5–11 cm long, 0.8–2 cm wide. Apex acute to acuminate. Base rounded to cuneate. Upper surfaces glabrous to sparsely scabrous; lower surfaces glabrous. Margins entire. Veins parallel. Sheaths 1–2 cm long, ciliate on the upper edge (hairs translucent or whitish), otherwise glabrous to sparsely puberulent. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in spathes 1.5–2 cm long, margins not connate at base, gradually tapering to the acute or obtuse apex, peduncles usually exserted from spathe. Flowers bisexual (perfect), hypogeous flowers not present. Calyx of 3 sepals 1 shorter, the lateral 2 sometimes connate. Corolla of 3 petals; petals blue, the upper 2 reniform, the lower one smaller, ca. 6 mm long, saccate. Stamens 3, staminodes 3. Ovary superior, 3-carpellate, 2–3-celled, 2 of the cells with 1–2 ovules, the other sterile or with 1 ovule.

Fruit: Capsules oblong; trigonous; ca. 5 mm; 3-valved; posterior valve with 1 seed; indehiscent; other 2 valves each with 2 seeds; dehiscent. Seeds 5; the surface raised–reticulate.

Ploidy: 2n = 2n = 28; 30; 42; ca.45; 56; 58; 60; 72

Habitat: Often forming a conspicuous part of ground cover in mesic valleys to disturbed mesic and wet forest and other disturbed sites.

Elevation Range: 5–1,220 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Naturalized
Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Water/Ocean

Vegetative Reproduction

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Fl. Indica: 18 (1768)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1379 (Mi, K, O, Mo, L, M, H); Starr & Starr 2008/Chisholm s.n. BISH 116380 (Mi†, 1931)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
2 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
3 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
4 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
5 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
6 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
7 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
8 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
9 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
10 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
11 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
12 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
13 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
14 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
15 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
16 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
17 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
18 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
19 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
20 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
21 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
22 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
23 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
24 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
25 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
26 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
27 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
28 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
29 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
30 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
31 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
32 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
33 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
34 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
35 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
36 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
37 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
38 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
39 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
40 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
41 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
42 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
43 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
44 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
45 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
46 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
47 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
48 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
49 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
50 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
51 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
52 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
53 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
54 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
55 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
56 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
57 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
58 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
59 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
60 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
61 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
62 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
63 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
64 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
65 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
66 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
67 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
68 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
69 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
70 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
71 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
72 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
73 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
74 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
75 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
76 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
77 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
78 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
79 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
80 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
81 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
82 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
83 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
84 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
85 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
86 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
87 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
88 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
89 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
90 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
91 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
92 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
93 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
94 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
95 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
96 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
97 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
98 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
99 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
100 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
101 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
102 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
103 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
104 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
105 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
106 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
107 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
108 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
109 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
110 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
111 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
112 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
113 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
114 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
115 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
116 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
117 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
118 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
119 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
120 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
121 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
122 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
123 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
124 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
125 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
126 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
127 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
128 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
129 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
130 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
131 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
132 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
133 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
134 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
135 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
136 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
137 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
138 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
139 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
140 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
141 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
142 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
143 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
144 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
145 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
146 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
147 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
148 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
149 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
150 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
151 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
152 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
153 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
154 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
155 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
156 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
157 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
158 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
159 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
160 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
161 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
162 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
163 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
164 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
165 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
166 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
167 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
168 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
169 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
170 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
171 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
172 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
173 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
174 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
175 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
176 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
177 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
178 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
179 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
180 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
181 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
182 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
183 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
184 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
185 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
186 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
187 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
188 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
189 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
190 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
191 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
192 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
193 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
194 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
195 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
196 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
197 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
198 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
199 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
200 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
201 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
202 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
203 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
204 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
205 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
206 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
207 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
208 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
209 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
210 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
211 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
212 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
213 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
214 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
215 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
216 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
217 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
218 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
219 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
220 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
221 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
222 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
223 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
224 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
225 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
226 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
227 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
228 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
229 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
230 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
231 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
232 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
233 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
234 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
235 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
236 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
237 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
238 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
239 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
240 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
241 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
242 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
243 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
244 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
245 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
246 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
247 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
248 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
249 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
250 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
251 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
252 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
253 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
254 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
255 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
256 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
257 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
258 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
259 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
260 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
261 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
262 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
263 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
264 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
265 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
266 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
267 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
268 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
269 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
270 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
271 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
272 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
273 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
274 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
275 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
276 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
277 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
278 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
279 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
280 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
281 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
282 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
283 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
284 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
285 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
286 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
287 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
288 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
289 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
290 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
291 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
292 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
293 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
294 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
295 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
296 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
297 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
298 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
299 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
300 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
301 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
302 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
303 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
304 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
305 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
306 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
307 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
308 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
309 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
310 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
311 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
312 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
313 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
314 Commelina diffusa Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
315 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
316 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
317 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
318 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
319 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
320 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
321 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
322 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
323 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
324 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
325 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
326 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
327 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
328 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
329 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
330 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
331 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
332 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
333 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
334 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
335 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
336 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
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