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Heliotropium curassavicum

L. (1753)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Boraginales Family: Heliotropiaceae Genus: Heliotropium

kīpūkai [kipukai], lau po‘opo‘ohina [lau poopoohina] (Ni‘ihau), nena, po‘opo‘ohina (Ni‘ihau via St. John), seaside heliotrope

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Glabrous and usually glaucous perennial herbs.

Stems: Stems prostrate or decumbent, succulent, 1–4.5 dm long.

Roots: Deep rhizomes.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Usually alternate. Blades oblanceolate, 2–4(–5) cm long, 0.3–0.6(–0.9) cm wide. Apex obtuse. Base attenuate. Blades thick and juicy. Margins usually entire. Petiolate or sessile. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in terminal and lateral, single or paired, bractless, scorpioid cymes 2–5(–10) cm long. Peduncles 0.5–2(–5) cm long. Flowers bisexual (perfect), actinomorphic or occasionally slightly irregular. Calyx divided almost to base, the lobes subequal, fleshy, lanceolate or oblong, 1–2 mm long; sepals distinct or connate at base, sometimes to above the middle. Corolla white with a greenish or yellowish center, funnelform, 1.2–4 mm long; (4)5(6)-lobed, the tube often with scales at the summit opposite the lobes, formed by invagination of the corolla tube, the lobes imbricate or convolute, rarely valvate. Stamens (4)5(6), inserted on the corolla tube, not exserted. Ovary superior, 4-celled, entire, rounded, or 2–4-lobed; ovules usually 4, 2 per carpel, eventually 1 per cell, sometimes fewer by abortion, anatropous, erect, ascending, or nearly horizontal, rarely pendulous; style simple, terminal, seated in the pericarp; stigma with a fertile discoid base and a sterile, apical, often forked appendage.

Fruit: Fruit dry; lobed or unlobed; breaking up into nutlets; nutlets 4; 1–seeded; ovoid; 1.5–2 mm long; smooth or faintly rugulose on the back; covered with a thick exocarp that functions as a float organ for water dispersal. Seeds 1–4; endosperm absent or; if present; fleshy and scanty.

Ploidy: 2n = 24; 26; 28; 52

Habitat: Occurring in wet or dry sites in coastal areas.

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Indigenous

Island Status

Ka'ula Indigenous
Ni'ihau(Incl. Lehua) Indigenous
Kaua'i Indigenous
O'ahu Indigenous
Molokai Indigenous
Kamole(Laysan Island) Indigenous
Lana'i Indigenous
Kaho'olawe Indigenous
Lalo (French Frigate Shoals) Indigenous
Maui Indigenous
Hawai'i Indigenous
Nihoa Indigenous

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl.: 130 (1753)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:395 (La, FF, N, Ni, K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H); Wood & LeGrande 2006:21 (Le); Note: Kl added, based on BISH spms. (E.L. Caum 7, R. Daehler 8, R. Daehler 19)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Heliotropium curassavicum Kahuku; Punahoolapa Wetland In moist soil. Preserved_Specimen Engilis Jr., A. 9222 Oahu BISH 1992-06-11
2 Heliotropium curassavicum Kuliouou Beach Occasional in full sun on filled land, dredge spoil. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, very glaucous, leaves fleshy, flowers white with purplish centers. Fosberg, F.R. 55597 Oahu BISH 1974-10-12
3 Heliotropium curassavicum Mokolii A few patches in bare spots near coast. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5041958 Oahu BISH 2005-04-19
4 Heliotropium curassavicum Between Maalae and Honokoa Bay, on low coastal cliffs Growing in sandy soil just above the salt spray, on low coastal cliffs. Preserved_Specimen A sparse vine of fair vigor. Clarke, G. 354 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-21
5 Heliotropium curassavicum Diamond Head Crater Dried border of lake bed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 17994 Oahu BISH 1937-05-28
6 Heliotropium curassavicum Nihoa steep slope, just above sand beach (wierd) Preserved_Specimen Yen, D.E. 1008 Nihoa BISH 1969-05-01
7 Heliotropium curassavicum NE corner of Kanapou Bay Growing on a talus slope, siding a small cove with a boulder beach strewn with a great amount of flotsam. Others plants included Euphorbia celastroides, Argemone glauca, Waltheria, Prosopis, Capparis and Jacquemontia. Preserved_Specimen Clarke, G. 400 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-23
8 Heliotropium curassavicum Mahana, Lae Wahie, estuary of stream valley On sand. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate. Flower white. St.John, H. 18835 Lanai BISH 1938-04-13
9 Heliotropium curassavicum Laysan Down by lagoon. Preserved_Specimen Butler, G. Laysan Island BISH 1959-04-30
10 Heliotropium curassavicum Former Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Northern Trap & Skeet Range On bare scraped limestone outcropping. With Cenchrus ciliaris, Sida falax, Leucaena leucocephala, Pithecellobium dulce, and Waltheria indica. Preserved_Specimen Greyish green leaves and white flowers. Prostrate herb <7 cm tall. No odor. BISH staff 48 Oahu BISH 2021-05-04
11 Heliotropium curassavicum Manana (Rabbit) Island Ledges on steep cliffs. Preserved_Specimen Leaves fleshy, Bluish-Gray. Fosberg, F.R. 12824 Oahu BISH 1936-01-18
12 Heliotropium curassavicum Road to Kaena Point from the Waianae side Banks at shoreline. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 37 Oahu BISH 1984-01-28
13 Heliotropium curassavicum Bent Rock, above Dog's Head Ergrostis variabilis, Sida fallax, Pritchardia remota, Sesbania tomentosa, Chenopodium, Chamaeyce celastroides, Tribulus cistoides, Heliotropium curassavicum, Schiedea verticillata, Portulaca villosa Preserved_Specimen low sprawling; fruit Perlman, S. 19297 Nihoa BISH 2004-08-18
14 Heliotropium curassavicum Windward side of Waikea Golf Course along narrow maintainance road Sandy substrate. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-09-24
15 Heliotropium curassavicum North Kona District: Kohaniki anchialine pond Found growing among the rocks and in the small pockets near the pond. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 202 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
16 Heliotropium curassavicum Kawaihoa Point, north base, Wet seep on cliff Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22786 Niihau BISH 1947-08-13
17 Heliotropium curassavicum Molokini Islet Occasional. A few dozen patches draping over sheer wall on inner slope in middle part of islet near coast and in other moist open areas. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6040508 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
18 Heliotropium curassavicum Diamond Head Crater Dried mud flat. Preserved_Specimen Flowers white. Plant prostrate, leaves fleshy. Fosberg, F.R. 13900 Oahu BISH 1937-05-28
19 Heliotropium curassavicum 1406 Houghtailing Street In yard. Preserved_Specimen Weed. Plant erect; leaves thick, succulent, blue-green; flowers bluish. Coker, A.H. Oahu BISH 1952-04-08
20 Heliotropium curassavicum Nihoa small batch W. end of sand beach, nothing much on it. Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. 4 Nihoa BISH 1923-06-13
21 Heliotropium curassavicum 5 miles SW of Ewa, 0.5 miles east of Barbers Point Sandy soil behind dunes with Pluchea indica, Sesuvium etc. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3825 Oahu BISH 1969-07-05
22 Heliotropium curassavicum Oahu R.R., Dillingham Boulevard, Kalihi Kai Railroad embankment, coral rubble. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, fleshy, very glaucous, flowers white. Fosberg, F.R. 27106 Oahu BISH 1946-10-12
23 Heliotropium curassavicum Honolulu District: Koko Head Indigenous. Very sparsely scattered throughout area, but on increase east of Ihiihilauakea Crater. Preserved_Specimen Bruegmann, M.M. 156 Oahu BISH 1984-07-13
24 Heliotropium curassavicum East Maui, Kaunauhane District; near Kamanamana Point On lava Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 592 Maui BISH 1983-11-20
25 Heliotropium curassavicum Honolulu: Ala Moana Boulevard Roadside Preserved_Specimen Prostrate to ascending, glaucous. Fosberg, F.R. 12226 Oahu BISH 1935-07-11
26 Heliotropium curassavicum SW coast of island near lighthouse, on rocky cliff Growing on rocky cliff with very little vegetation, Few scattered Sida fallax, Atriplex semibaccata, and Prosopis pallida. Preserved_Specimen Low succulent plant. Flowers white, whole plant bluish. Cuddihy, L.W. 350 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-21
27 Heliotropium curassavicum Waimanalo Bay; Keohikaipu Islet On basalt rock and under slopes. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, glaucous; flowers white. Fosberg, F.R. 14065 Oahu BISH 1937-06-15
28 Heliotropium curassavicum Laysan Growing abundantly on the salt marsh about lagoon Preserved_Specimen Bryan, W.A. Laysan Island BISH 1903-04-01
29 Heliotropium curassavicum Sand Island Growing in sand at back of beach. Preserved_Specimen A somewhat decumbent herb which has white flowers with a greenish center. Herbst, D.R. 520 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
30 Heliotropium curassavicum Maunalua: Hanauma Bay Upper Beach Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7055 Oahu BISH 1934-07-12
31 Heliotropium curassavicum Laysan With Sesuvium portulacastrum and a sedge, these the only plants on the saline flats immediately surrounding the highly salty lagoon in the central part of the island. Preserved_Specimen Flowers white; herbage glaucous. Carlquist, S. 2278 Laysan Island BISH 1966-09-18
32 Heliotropium curassavicum Ca. 200 yds, east of the light house at Barber's Point. Arid, sandy region behind beach. Assoc. w/ Pluchea indica, P. odorata, Batis, Lycium, Sesuvium, Spergularia, sporobolus virg. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 503 Oahu BISH 1967-05-21
33 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaneohe: Moku Manu (S islet) Thin guano cover on basaltic rocks. Found occasionally near landing place, not found elsewhere. Preserved_Specimen Leaves glaucous, flowers white, prostrate. Fosberg, F.R. 14074 Oahu BISH 1937-06-18
34 Heliotropium curassavicum Kailua: Mokulua Island, S Islet Talus. Preserved_Specimen Stems prostrate, leaves fleshy, glaucous, flowers white. Fosberg, F.R. 12904 Oahu BISH 1936-02-16
35 Heliotropium curassavicum Ala Wai Harbor Along the sandy strip near the lagoon. Preserved_Specimen Petals white. Welton, P. 65 Oahu BISH 1988-11-12
36 Heliotropium curassavicum Koolau Poko District; Mokapu Peninsula Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hale Koa Beach Occasional on compacted soil in dry disturbed area back of the beach. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb w/dull, grayish-green foliage. flws white w/yellow throat. Herbst, D.R. 9741 Oahu BISH 1995-12-05
37 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaena: dirt road to Kaena Point (from the Waianae side) On banks above the shoreline. Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 33 Oahu BISH 1984-01-28
38 Heliotropium curassavicum Popoia; small island near Kailua Sand deposit on coral rock. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, glaucous, flowers white, fruit of 4 fleshy drupes, 5 mm. in diameter. Fosberg, F.R. 10588 Oahu BISH 1934-01-28
39 Heliotropium curassavicum Mokeehia, offshore islet, S of Puu Koae, Kahakuloa Chenopodium oahuense, Heliotropium curassavicum, Chamaesyce celastroides, Lycium sandwicense, Osteomeles anthyllidifolia, Panicum fauriei, Sesuvium portulacastrum, Sida fallax Preserved_Specimen herb; decumbent stems; leaves blue green or green white Wood, K.R. 11177 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
40 Heliotropium curassavicum Above bay at Papa Kolea. Sandy banks above bay at Papa Kolea. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb. Leaves fleshy, frosty-gray-green. Flrs white. Lane, I.E. 49550 Hawaii BISH 1949-12-26
41 Heliotropium curassavicum Lae Wahie, near On arid clay close to ocean. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 28610 Lanai BISH 1963-07-24
42 Heliotropium curassavicum Makua; top of beach Beach sand. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, Flowers white. St.John, H. 9945 Oahu BISH 1929-10-20
43 Heliotropium curassavicum Ewa In cane field. Preserved_Specimen Weed. Skinner, S.A. 3 Oahu BISH 1928-10-11
44 Heliotropium curassavicum Puu Koae Islet A few plants on the lower, more barren west slope. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1947 Kahoolawe BISH 1984-02-11
45 Heliotropium curassavicum Sand Island Halophyte in sandy soil near beach w/Helianthus & Sesuvium. Preserved_Specimen Corolla white with lillac to purple center. Nishihara, C. 879 Oahu BISH 1971-09-06
46 Heliotropium curassavicum Ala Wai Park, near community gardens Sandy area near canal, apparently saline soil. Full sun, not particularly moist Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 1782 Oahu BISH 2021-05-08
47 Heliotropium curassavicum East Maui, Hana District, SE of Hamoa to Waioka Coastal pasture lands. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb just above high tide line. Leaves glaucous, blue-green, succulent. Flowers white. Flynn, T.W. 2564 Maui BISH 1987-10-27
48 Heliotropium curassavicum Sand Island In sand. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 484 Oahu BISH 1967-05-15
49 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaula Rock Preserved_Specimen Rare. Daehler, R. 19 Kaula Rock BISH 1976-01-20
50 Heliotropium curassavicum Ewa Beach Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 154 Oahu BISH 1982-01-30
51 Heliotropium curassavicum Mokeehia, Maui Preserved_Specimen Occasional. Forming mats on small hill. Scattered plants on ridges and muddy slopes. Starr, F. 504045 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
52 Heliotropium curassavicum Keauhou Coast Preserved_Specimen Leaves: bluish-green. Petals: white, 5. Terminal spikes: one-sided; maturing at base first. Fagerlund, G.O. 362 Hawaii BISH 1943-02-17
53 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaena: S of Kaena Point Preserved_Specimen Semi-prostrate-erect herb. Leaves grey. Flowers white. van Royen, P. 10243 Oahu BISH 1968-06-03
54 Heliotropium curassavicum Paomai Coast Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 87 Lanai BISH 1913-09-13
55 Heliotropium curassavicum Tern Islet Preserved_Specimen Herb with silvery foliage, white flowers; Occasional throughout the island. Herbst, D.R. 6248 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1978-09-11
56 Heliotropium curassavicum Keehi Lagoon; One House Island Preserved_Specimen Decumbent herb with gray-green foliage; white flowers. Herbst, D.R. 6161 Oahu BISH 1978-07-29
57 Heliotropium curassavicum Keehi Lagoon; Sand islet at inner north-west corner of triangle formed by seaplane runways Preserved_Specimen Occasional to common. Herbst, D.R. 1951 Oahu BISH 1971-06-13
58 Heliotropium curassavicum Mokapu Peninsula, Ulapau Head Preserved_Specimen Leaves glaucous. Plant prostrate, flowers white. Fosberg, F.R. 10903 Oahu BISH 1935-05-26
59 Heliotropium curassavicum Kealia Pond, salt flat Preserved_Specimen white flowers, silvery leaves Abbott, D.P. 0.16756 Maui BISH 1984-07-01
60 Heliotropium curassavicum Laysan Preserved_Specimen These small herbs were growing in the damp soil by the lagoon on the northwest side and in flower. Long, C.R. 2401 Laysan Island BISH 1964-09-19
61 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaena; S of Kaena Point Preserved_Specimen Semi-prostrate-erect herb. Leaves grey. Flowers white. van Royen, P. 10243 Oahu BISH 1968-06-03
62 Heliotropium curassavicum Keehi Lagoon: Coconut Island Preserved_Specimen Decumbent herb with gray-green foliage, white flowers. Herbst, D.R. 6153 Oahu BISH 1978-07-29
63 Heliotropium curassavicum Mokeehia Island, off Hakuhee Point, Kahakuloa, West Maui Preserved_Specimen herb with gray-green foliage, white flowers. Kepler, A.K. 25 Maui BISH 1981-07-19
64 Heliotropium curassavicum East shore of island, near lagoon around entire island Preserved_Specimen Flower white; prostrate vine. Daniel, C.W. 26 Laysan Island BISH 1959-07-26
65 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaula Rock Preserved_Specimen Daehler, R. 8 Kaula Rock BISH 1971-08-17
66 Heliotropium curassavicum Puu Koae Islet Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 8058 Kahoolawe BISH 1978-11-27
67 Heliotropium curassavicum northwest end of the lagoon Preserved_Specimen Decumbent herb with gray-green foliage and white flowers with yellow throat. Herbst, D.R. 6523 Laysan Island BISH 1980-07-13
68 Heliotropium curassavicum Limestone Point Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 411 Lanai BISH 1929-04-24
69 Heliotropium curassavicum Visitor Center & Main ruins, Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Preserved_Specimen Predominantly exotic vegetation. Higashino, P.K. 10328 Hawaii BISH 1984-04-08
70 Heliotropium curassavicum Tern Islet Preserved_Specimen Herb with silvery foliage, white flowers. Herbst, D.R. 6223 French Frigate Shoals BISH 1978-09-11
71 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaula Rock Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 7 Kaula Rock BISH 1932-08-17
72 Heliotropium curassavicum Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 19 Lehua Rock BISH 1931-04-19
73 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaena; S of Kaena Point Preserved_Specimen Semi-prostrate-erect herb. Leaves grey. Flowers white. van Royen, P. 10243 Oahu BISH 1968-06-03
74 Heliotropium curassavicum Kalaupapa; coast, E of lighthouse Preserved_Specimen glabrous and usually glaucous perennial herb Wysong, M.L. 456 Molokai BISH 2004-11-18
75 Heliotropium curassavicum Queen's Beach (off of Kalanianaole Highway) (Hwy. 72) Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4811 Oahu BISH 1983-06-04
76 Heliotropium curassavicum Keehi Lagoon: Kahakaaulana Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6080 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
77 Heliotropium curassavicum Inner northeast slope Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1696 Laysan Island BISH 1961-09-05
78 Heliotropium curassavicum Kailua: Lanikai; Popoia Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6030 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
79 Heliotropium curassavicum Keehi Lagoon: Mokauea Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6098 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
80 Heliotropium curassavicum Keehi Lagoon: Mitigation Islands Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6044 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
81 Heliotropium curassavicum Black Point, near Diamond Head Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 433 Oahu BISH 1930-06-20
82 Heliotropium curassavicum Paomai coastline Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 529 Lanai BISH 1930-01-14
83 Heliotropium curassavicum Keehi Lagoon: Burm Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6066 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
84 Heliotropium curassavicum Keekeehia, Ulupalakua, Moo Muku Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. 94 Maui BISH 1955-12-22
85 Heliotropium curassavicum Paomai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 137 Lanai BISH 1913-09-13
86 Heliotropium curassavicum Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 19 Lehua Rock BISH 1931-04-19
87 Heliotropium curassavicum Black Point, near Diamond Head Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 433 Oahu BISH 1920-06-20
88 Heliotropium curassavicum Makapuu Point: Kaohikaipu Islet Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 4090 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
89 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaunakakai, next to Cook's office Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12440 Molokai BISH 1932-12-22
90 Heliotropium curassavicum Kailua: Lanikai; Mokulua (North Island) Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6004 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
91 Heliotropium curassavicum Keehi Lagoon; Shack Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6173 Oahu BISH 1978-07-29
92 Heliotropium curassavicum Mokolu Preserved_Specimen Rogers, D.P. Oahu BISH 1947-05-17
93 Heliotropium curassavicum Mokuhooniki, east end of island Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1135 Molokai BISH 1981-09-08
94 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaupoa District Preserved_Specimen Summers, C.C. Molokai BISH 1984-08-14
95 Heliotropium curassavicum Laysan Preserved_Specimen Beardsley, J.W. Laysan Island BISH 1962-06-15
96 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaena Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. Oahu BISH 1958-05-03
97 Heliotropium curassavicum Coral Flats Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1957-02-24
98 Heliotropium curassavicum Popoia; small island near Kailua Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Oahu BISH 1915-11-01
99 Heliotropium curassavicum Waialua Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Oahu BISH
100 Heliotropium curassavicum Laysan Preserved_Specimen Schauinsland, H.H. Laysan Island BISH 1896-07-03
101 Heliotropium curassavicum Oahu Preserved_Specimen Pukui, M.K. Oahu BISH 1931-01-01
102 Heliotropium curassavicum Kau, Kalae Preserved_Specimen Meinecke, W.H. Hawaii BISH 1960-08-19
103 Heliotropium curassavicum Molokai Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Molokai BISH 1909-01-01
104 Heliotropium curassavicum Islet off Malaekahana-Mokuauia Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1938-06-19
105 Heliotropium curassavicum Fort Weaver Road Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. Oahu BISH 1956-06-04
106 Heliotropium curassavicum Laie, nearby Mokuauia Island Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1977-11-12
107 Heliotropium curassavicum Gravel beach landing Preserved_Specimen Walker, R. Nihoa BISH 1964-03-06
108 Heliotropium curassavicum Salt Lake Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1909-03-18
109 Heliotropium curassavicum Mokulua islets, off Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-06-14
110 Heliotropium curassavicum Kauai Preserved_Specimen Handy, E.S. Kauai BISH 1930-01-01
111 Heliotropium curassavicum Mana Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. Kauai BISH 1926-06-12
112 Heliotropium curassavicum Goat Island Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-07-26
113 Heliotropium curassavicum Ponds southern end Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Niihau BISH 1912-01-01
114 Heliotropium curassavicum Preserved_Specimen Marzan, M. Niihau BISH 2025-03-08
115 Heliotropium curassavicum unknown Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 50 BISH 1864-01-01
116 Heliotropium curassavicum Kanalo Valley, sand dunes opposite mouth of valley Preserved_Specimen Robinson, A.E. Niihau BISH 1947-12-30
117 Heliotropium curassavicum Koko Head region Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1930-08-06
118 Heliotropium curassavicum Kaemi Islet Preserved_Specimen Kepler, A.K. 71 Maui BISH 1982-06-18
119 Heliotropium curassavicum Lualualei Beach Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1930 Oahu BISH 1914-07-01
120 Heliotropium curassavicum Laysan Island edge of lagoon in damp places. Preserved_Specimen Small herb 6-10 in. high. Wilder, G.P. 470 Laysan Island BISH 1930-08-10
121 Heliotropium curassavicum Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Herb growing in sand/mud soil at edge of lagoon. Preserved_Specimen Flower w\white petals. Conant, S. 157 Laysan Island BISH 1983-07-22
122 Heliotropium curassavicum Moomomi sand dunes Sand dunes. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; leaves glaucous; fruit fleshy. Fosberg, F.R. 13428 Molokai BISH 1936-12-26
123 Heliotropium curassavicum Hanauma Bay On steep bank, creeping. Preserved_Specimen Small white flower in scorpioid cymes, having yellow or blue eye. Leaves fleshy. Kondo, Y. Oahu BISH 1945-05-25
124 Heliotropium curassavicum Kau District: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Along Halape Beach. Some distance west of the Halape shelter Growing in open area. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb. Herat, T. 856 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-30
125 Heliotropium curassavicum Nihoa among rocks on beach and up to 50 m altitude. Preserved_Specimen Sprawling herb. Caum, E.L. 77 Nihoa BISH 1923-06-17
126 Heliotropium curassavicum Mokulua, north islet Locally frequent. Near the sea on volcanic soil. Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37257 Oahu BISH 1937-08-22
127 Heliotropium curassavicum Lihue District: Nawiliwili Bay, North shore by Niumalu tidal flats along Hulia Stream Strand vegetation with naturalized species including Thespesia, Rhizophora, and Pluchea. Preserved_Specimen Perennial herb with taproot and prostrate stems, leaves succulent, bluish green. Corolla White. Common locally. Lorence, D.H. 5139 Kauai BISH 1987-04-03
128 Heliotropium curassavicum Nihoa Above beach Preserved_Specimen Trailing herb, flower-small white, fruit. Christophersen, E. 6 Nihoa BISH 1924-07-09
129 Heliotropium curassavicum Waipahu: Kipapa Gulch Along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Weed. Hosaka, E.Y. 63 Oahu BISH 1932-09-25
130 Heliotropium curassavicum West side of island, near lagoon, around the lagoon In hard, salty soil Preserved_Specimen Prostrate vine; flowers white. 20-40 cm. high Daniel, C.W. 10 Laysan Island BISH 1959-07-25
131 Heliotropium curassavicum Waimea District. Kawaiele Waterbird Sanctuary Coastal wetlands. W/ Bacopa monnieri, Dodonaea viscosa, Fimbristylis cymosa, Heteropogon contortus, Jacquemontia sandwicensis, Nama sandwicensis, Sesuvium portulacastrum, Sida fallax, Vitex rotundifolia, Vigna Preserved_Specimen Small herb with glabrous, bluish-green succulent leaves. Petals white, corolla throat yellow. Walsh, S. 788 Kauai BISH 2021-01-07
132 Heliotropium curassavicum Waiakapuaa, back of beach. Wet sand flat back of beach. Preserved_Specimen Foliage glaucous, flowers white. St.John, H. 22635 Lanai BISH 1947-04-05
133 Heliotropium curassavicum Kona: north of Kailua village On sand dunes near ocean. Preserved_Specimen Bryan, L.W. 2 Hawaii BISH 1957-06-18
134 Heliotropium curassavicum Nihoa among rocks on beach and up to 50 m. atlitude. Preserved_Specimen Sprawling herb. Caum, E.L. 77 Nihoa BISH 1923-06-17
135 Heliotropium curassavicum Kau: near South Point Around site of old Waiakukini. Preserved_Specimen Wayside plants. Bryan Jr., E.H. Hawaii BISH 1954-05-23
136 Heliotropium curassavicum Halalii Lake, S border Exsiccated salty flat Preserved_Specimen Erect, leaves glaucous; flowers white. St.John, H. 22736 Niihau BISH 1947-08-12
137 Heliotropium curassavicum Kii Landing Near shore. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate. Christensen, C. 138 Niihau BISH 1977-02-12
138 Heliotropium curassavicum Nihoa steep slope, just above sand beach (W. end) Preserved_Specimen Yen, D.E. 1008 Nihoa BISH 1969-05-01
139 Heliotropium curassavicum Central Maui, southern coast of isthmus, Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge On dike margin of dry impoundment basin near main office. Spreading groundcover forming small patches. Growing with Eclipta, Pluchea, Cyperus laevigatus. Occasional. Preserved_Specimen Glaucous green, glabrous leaves. Flowering. Imada, C. 9819 Maui BISH 1998-10-06
140 Heliotropium curassavicum Beach NW Kahalui Exposed bluff. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 9824 Maui BISH 1933-08-17
141 Heliotropium curassavicum Molokini Islet Rare at base of inner slope. Preserved_Specimen Young plants only. Hobdy, R.W. 1230 Maui BISH 1982-02-14
142 Heliotropium curassavicum Kau District: South Point Windswept coast. Preserved_Specimen Wagner, W.L. 4889 Hawaii BISH 1983-07-28
143 Heliotropium curassavicum Ewa Beach Not common, on limestone at coast. Preserved_Specimen Davis, J. 85 Oahu BISH 1979-02-23
144 Heliotropium curassavicum One plant growing on the SW side of island among Eragrostis variabilis and Ipomoea pes-caprae. Preserved_Specimen Tsuda, R.T. 508 Laysan Island BISH 1963-12-09
145 Heliotropium curassavicum Pouhala Marsh, Waipahu Along the edges at the mauka side (Bridge side) of the pond. In coarse, rocky, wet to mesic soil (fill material). Full sun. Salt lines on the soil. Preserved_Specimen Erect to trailing, succulent herbaceaous to slightly woody at base. Leaves bluish-green, fleshy, hairless. Flowers small, white corrola with purple and yellow centers, in scorpoid coils. Crago, L.M. 2005032 Oahu BISH 2005-01-24
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