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Alternanthera sessilis

(L.) R.Br. ex DC. (1813)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-CoreEudicot Order: Caryophyllales Family: Amaranthaceae Genus: Alternanthera

sessile joyweed

Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Perennial herbs.

Stems: Stems prostrate, rarely ascending, often rooting at the nodes, 1–10 dm long, villous in lines and transversely at the nodes.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Opposite. Blades obovate to broadly elliptic, occasionally linear–lanceolate, 1–15 cm long, 0.3–3 cm wide. Surfaces glabrous to sparsely villous. Margins entire. Petioles 1–5 mm long. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in sessile spikes. Flowers bisexual (perfect), actinomorphic. Each flower subtended by a bract and 2 bracteoles. Bract and bracteoles shiny white, 0.7–1.5 mm long, glabrous. Calyx of 5 sepals, equal, 2.5–3 mm long, outer ones 1–nerved or indistinctly 3–nerved toward base. Corolla (petals) absent. Stamens 5, 2 sterile.

Fruit: Urticles 2–2.3 mm long; exceeding the sepals. Seeds 1 per fruit; the surface usually lustrous; endosperm essentially absent.

Ploidy: 2n = 34; 36; 40; 96

Habitat:

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

Synonyms (56)

Achyranthes linearifolia Sw. ex Wikstr. (1826)
Achyranthes polygonoides (L.) Lam. (1785)
Achyranthes repens Elliott (1817)
Achyranthes sessilis (L.) Besser (1810)
Achyranthes triandra Roxb. (1814)
Achyranthes villosa Blanco (1837)
Allaganthera forsskaolei Mart. (1814)
Alternanthera achyranth Forssk. (1775)
Alternanthera achyranthoides Hiern (1900)
Alternanthera denticulata var. bifaria Hassk. (1842)
Alternanthera denticulata var. major Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera dubia Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera ficoides P.Beauv. (1818)
Alternanthera ficoides var. minor P.Beauv. (1818)
Alternanthera ficoides var. versicolor Lem. (1865)
Alternanthera glabra Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera major (Benth.) Domin (1921)
Alternanthera nana R.Br. (1810)
Alternanthera nana var. major Benth. (1870)
Alternanthera polygonoides (L.) R.Br. ex Sweet (1818)
Alternanthera prostrata D.Don (1825)
Alternanthera repens J.F.Gmel. (1791)
Alternanthera sessilis f. lanceolata Kuntze (1891)
Alternanthera sessilis f. spathulifolia Kuntze (1891)
Alternanthera sessilis var. angustifolia Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera sessilis var. major Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera sessilis var. neglecta Kuntze (1891)
Alternanthera sessilis var. parviflora Kuntze (1891)
Alternanthera sessilis var. stauntonii Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera sessilis var. tenuissima (Suess.) Backer (1949)
Alternanthera sibirica (Vent. ex Schult.) Steud. (1840)
Alternanthera sissoo Velde (2003)
Alternanthera tenella Moq. (1849)
Alternanthera tenuissima Suess. (1939)
Alternanthera triandra Lam. (1783)
Alternanthera uliginosa (Domin) Dinter (1928)
Bucholzia polygonoides (L.) Mart. (1826)
Gomphrena brasiliensis Moq. (1849)
Gomphrena polygonoides L. (1753)
Gomphrena sessilis L. (1753)
Illecebrum denticulatum Spreng. (1824)
Illecebrum glabrum Spreng. ex Moq. (1849)
Illecebrum indicum Houtt. (1777)
Illecebrum nanum (R.Br.) Spreng. (1824)
Illecebrum polygonoides (L.) L. (1762)
Illecebrum sessile (L.) L. (1762)
Illecebrum sessilis L.
Illecebrum sibiricum Vent. ex Schult. (1819)
Illecebrum triandrum Llanos (1851)
Paronychia dubia Moq. (1849)
Paronychia sessilis (L.) Desf. (1804)
Paronychia tetragona Moench (1794)
Steiremis sessilifolia Raf. (1837)
Telanthera polygonoides (L.) Moq. (1849)
Telanthera polygonoides var. compacta Moq. (1849)
Telanthera polygonoides var. major Moq. (1849)

Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

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

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp.: 77 (1813)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:185 (O, Mo, M, H); Lorence et al. 1995:21 (K); Staples & Herbst 2005:99, 100 (KEY), 101 (DESCR); Imada 2007:34 (L)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Maui County, HI, USA Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. Crago & C. Imada 2005-161 Maui HAPI 8/3/2005
2 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. west side of kawainui marsh, kailua Locally common in moving water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 57428 Oahu BISH 3/28/1978
3 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Koloa District; Hanapepe River at Ho Road crossing, Hanapepe Growing on river bank, wet area. Occasional. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 5206 Kauai BISH 5/5/1987
4 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, fair grounds, fairway of short hole in golf links During rainy time, filled with water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN neal, m.c. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 2/20/1938
5 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. East Maui, Keanae Growing as a weed in a garden area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 2525 Maui BISH 2/26/1986
6 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. near waimanalo junction, kailua Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 10928 Oahu BISH 6/28/1935
7 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN F.R. Fosberg 27095 Oahu HAPI 9/22/1946
8 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. In marshy ground behind "Donkey Beach", between Kealia and Anahola. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynwood Hume 362 Kauai PTBG 10/23/1988
9 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Near Waimanalo junction, Kailua Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 10928 Oahu BISH 6/28/1935
10 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town, Kauai, Hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
11 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. manele bay PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lanai conservation internship program collector number: 3 Kauai BISH 7/7/2005
12 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Albert H. Azevedo Field, jct. of Hihimanu St. and Kalanianaole Hwy in Waimanalo Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 4828 Oahu BISH 6/4/1983
13 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Fair Grounds, fairway of short hole in Golf Links During rainy time, filled with water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 2/20/1938
14 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town, Kauai, Hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. Imada, C. Collector Number: 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
15 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Manele Bay Emerging from cement curbside in Manele Bay beach parking lot. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lanai Conservation Internship Program 3 Lanai BISH 7/7/2005
16 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. wailoa estuary, hilo Floating near bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. luce, l. collector number: 7176 Hawaii BISH 7/25/1987
17 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Waikahululu, Nuuanu Stream at School Street Bridge Single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 27095 Oahu BISH 9/22/1946
18 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Boulder beach, Waimanu Valley, Kohala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 6885 Hawaii BISH 2/16/1984
19 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. hanapepe river crossing, hanapepe town, kauai, hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN crago, l.m. imada, c. collector number: 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
20 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. East Maui, Hana District Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka`uiki from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi o Pele. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Flynn, T. 2536 Maui BISH 10/22/1987
21 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. behind "donkey beach", between kealia and anahola In marshy ground. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hume, l. collector number: 362 Kauai BISH 10/23/1988
22 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu international airport, received in a shipment from singapore. cultivated aquatic plant imported via worldwide aquatics, honolulu, for a company in texas PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hoe, w.j. collector number: 5337 Oahu BISH 8/18/1992
23 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River at Ho Road crossing, Hanapepe. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5206 Kauai PTBG 5/5/1987
24 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Wailoa estuary, Hilo Floating near bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 7176 Hawaii BISH 7/25/1987
25 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. east maui, hana district Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka`uiki from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi o Pele. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN flynn, t. fromm, h. collector number: 2536 Maui BISH 10/22/1987
26 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Bishop Museum courtyard. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/9/1964
27 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, waikahululu, nuuanu stream at school street bridge Single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 27095 Oahu BISH 9/22/1946
28 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, back of houghtailing and vineyard streets Cattle-grazed enclosure. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN egler, f.e. collector number: 37-265 Oahu BISH 8/18/1937
29 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. koloa district; hanapepe river at ho road crossing, hanapepe PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. flynn, t. collector number: 5206 Oahu BISH 5/5/1987
30 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. 4090 akemama rd., lawai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. collector number: 5623 Oahu BISH 8/8/1985
31 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Nu'uanu Stream, Oahu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN F.R. Fosberg 27095 CONN 9/22/1946
32 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Mauka of bridge. Mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. M. Crago 2005-161 Kauai PTBG 8/3/2005
33 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honokahua, in lawn in Honol ua Store. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H80011 Maui PTBG 8/11/2000
34 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Lawai-Kai, cleared field. Moist. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynwood Hume 7 Kauai PTBG
35 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. nu'uanu stream, oahu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f.r. fosberg 27095 UConn 9/22/1946
36 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka'uiki fro m Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi O Pele. Elev. 0-120 ft. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 2536 Maui PTBG 10/22/1987
37 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Kipu Point, above Keawanui Bay (N. Molokai), home garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5478 Molokai PTBG 8/3/1987
38 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. West side of Kawainui Marsh, Kailua Locally common in moving water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 57428 Oahu BISH 3/28/1978
39 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. Crago & C. Imada 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
40 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, back of Houghtailing and Vineyard Streets, cattle-grazed enclosure PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Egler, F. E. 37-265 Oahu US 8/18/1937
41 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L. M.; Imada, C. T. 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
42 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Roadside at Albert H. Azevedo Field, junction of Hihimanu St. and Kalaniana'ole Hwy. in Waimanalo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W. L.; Herbst, D. R.; Miller, S. W. 4828 Oahu US 6/4/1983
43 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. roadside at albert h. azevedo field, junction of hihimanu st. and kalaniana'ole hwy. in waimanalo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN w. l. wagner, d. r. herbst & s. w. miller 4828 Oahu US 6/4/1983
44 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. kipu point, above keawanui bay (n molokai), home garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence, w. l. wagner, s. p. perlman & s. montgomery 5478 Molokai US 8/3/1987
45 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Kipu Point, above Keawanui Bay (N Molokai), home garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D. H.; Wagner, W. L.; Perlman, S. P.; Montgomery, S. 5478 Molokai US 8/3/1987
46 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. West side of Kawainui Marsh, Kailua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F. R. 57428 Oahu US 3/28/1978
47 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. west side of kawainui marsh, kailua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 57428 Oahu US 3/28/1978
48 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, back of houghtailing and vineyard streets, cattle-grazed enclosure PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. egler 37-265 Oahu US 8/18/1937
49 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. hanapepe river crossing, hanapepe town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN l. crago & c. imada 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
50 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. east maui, keanae Growing as a weed in a garden area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 2525 Maui BISH 2/26/1986
51 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, back of Houghtailing and Vineyard Streets Cattle-grazed enclosure. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Egler, F.E. 37-265 Oahu BISH 8/18/1937
52 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Bishop Museum courtyard Among laua`e. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/9/1964
53 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu International Airport, received in a shipment from Singapore. Cultivated aquatic plant imported via Worldwide Aquatics, Honolulu, for a company in Texas PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hoe, W.J. 5337 Oahu BISH 8/18/1992
54 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. 4090 Akemama Rd., Lawai Growing by trash can. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 5623 Kauai BISH 6/7/1905
55 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. boulder beach, waimanu valley, kohala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. collector number: 6885 Hawaii BISH 2/16/1984
56 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Behind "Donkey Beach", between Kealia and Anahola In marshy ground. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hume, L. 362 Kauai BISH 10/23/1988
57 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. albert h. azevedo field, jct. of hihimanu st. and kalanianaole hwy in waimanalo Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. herbst, d.r.; mill, s. collector number: 4828 Oahu BISH 6/4/1983
58 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Maui County, HI, USA Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. Crago & C. Imada 2005-161 Maui HAPI 8/3/2005
59 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. west side of kawainui marsh, kailua Locally common in moving water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 57428 Oahu BISH 3/28/1978
60 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Koloa District; Hanapepe River at Ho Road crossing, Hanapepe Growing on river bank, wet area. Occasional. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 5206 Kauai BISH 5/5/1987
61 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, fair grounds, fairway of short hole in golf links During rainy time, filled with water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN neal, m.c. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 2/20/1938
62 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. East Maui, Keanae Growing as a weed in a garden area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hobdy, R.W. 2525 Maui BISH 2/26/1986
63 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. near waimanalo junction, kailua Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 10928 Oahu BISH 6/28/1935
64 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN F.R. Fosberg 27095 Oahu HAPI 9/22/1946
65 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. In marshy ground behind "Donkey Beach", between Kealia and Anahola. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynwood Hume 362 Kauai PTBG 10/23/1988
66 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Near Waimanalo junction, Kailua Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 10928 Oahu BISH 6/28/1935
67 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town, Kauai, Hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
68 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. manele bay PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lanai conservation internship program collector number: 3 Kauai BISH 7/7/2005
69 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Albert H. Azevedo Field, jct. of Hihimanu St. and Kalanianaole Hwy in Waimanalo Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 4828 Oahu BISH 6/4/1983
70 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Fair Grounds, fairway of short hole in Golf Links During rainy time, filled with water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 2/20/1938
71 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town, Kauai, Hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L.M. Imada, C. Collector Number: 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
72 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Manele Bay Emerging from cement curbside in Manele Bay beach parking lot. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lanai Conservation Internship Program 3 Lanai BISH 7/7/2005
73 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. wailoa estuary, hilo Floating near bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. luce, l. collector number: 7176 Hawaii BISH 7/25/1987
74 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Waikahululu, Nuuanu Stream at School Street Bridge Single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 27095 Oahu BISH 9/22/1946
75 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Boulder beach, Waimanu Valley, Kohala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 6885 Hawaii BISH 2/16/1984
76 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. hanapepe river crossing, hanapepe town, kauai, hawaii Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN crago, l.m. imada, c. collector number: 2005-161 Kauai BISH 8/3/2005
77 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. East Maui, Hana District Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka`uiki from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi o Pele. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Flynn, T. 2536 Maui BISH 10/22/1987
78 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. behind "donkey beach", between kealia and anahola In marshy ground. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hume, l. collector number: 362 Kauai BISH 10/23/1988
79 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu international airport, received in a shipment from singapore. cultivated aquatic plant imported via worldwide aquatics, honolulu, for a company in texas PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hoe, w.j. collector number: 5337 Oahu BISH 8/18/1992
80 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River at Ho Road crossing, Hanapepe. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5206 Kauai PTBG 5/5/1987
81 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Wailoa estuary, Hilo Floating near bank. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 7176 Hawaii BISH 7/25/1987
82 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. east maui, hana district Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka`uiki from Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi o Pele. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN flynn, t. fromm, h. collector number: 2536 Maui BISH 10/22/1987
83 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Bishop Museum courtyard. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/9/1964
84 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, waikahululu, nuuanu stream at school street bridge Single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 27095 Oahu BISH 9/22/1946
85 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, back of houghtailing and vineyard streets Cattle-grazed enclosure. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN egler, f.e. collector number: 37-265 Oahu BISH 8/18/1937
86 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. koloa district; hanapepe river at ho road crossing, hanapepe PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. flynn, t. collector number: 5206 Oahu BISH 5/5/1987
87 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. 4090 akemama rd., lawai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. collector number: 5623 Oahu BISH 8/8/1985
88 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Nu'uanu Stream, Oahu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN F.R. Fosberg 27095 CONN 9/22/1946
89 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Mauka of bridge. Mucky wet banks. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. M. Crago 2005-161 Kauai PTBG 8/3/2005
90 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honokahua, in lawn in Honol ua Store. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H80011 Maui PTBG 8/11/2000
91 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Lawai-Kai, cleared field. Moist. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynwood Hume 7 Kauai PTBG
92 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. nu'uanu stream, oahu single plant in crevice of stone wall above stream PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f.r. fosberg 27095 UConn 9/22/1946
93 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Coastal pasture lands SE of Ka'uiki fro m Kaihalulu Bay to Ka Iwi O Pele. Elev. 0-120 ft. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 2536 Maui PTBG 10/22/1987
94 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Kipu Point, above Keawanui Bay (N. Molokai), home garden. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5478 Molokai PTBG 8/3/1987
95 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. West side of Kawainui Marsh, Kailua Locally common in moving water. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 57428 Oahu BISH 3/28/1978
96 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN L. Crago & C. Imada 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
97 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, back of Houghtailing and Vineyard Streets, cattle-grazed enclosure PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Egler, F. E. 37-265 Oahu US 8/18/1937
98 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Hanapepe River Crossing, Hanapepe Town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Crago, L. M.; Imada, C. T. 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
99 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Roadside at Albert H. Azevedo Field, junction of Hihimanu St. and Kalaniana'ole Hwy. in Waimanalo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W. L.; Herbst, D. R.; Miller, S. W. 4828 Oahu US 6/4/1983
100 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. roadside at albert h. azevedo field, junction of hihimanu st. and kalaniana'ole hwy. in waimanalo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN w. l. wagner, d. r. herbst & s. w. miller 4828 Oahu US 6/4/1983
101 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. kipu point, above keawanui bay (n molokai), home garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence, w. l. wagner, s. p. perlman & s. montgomery 5478 Molokai US 8/3/1987
102 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Kipu Point, above Keawanui Bay (N Molokai), home garden PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D. H.; Wagner, W. L.; Perlman, S. P.; Montgomery, S. 5478 Molokai US 8/3/1987
103 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. West side of Kawainui Marsh, Kailua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F. R. 57428 Oahu US 3/28/1978
104 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. west side of kawainui marsh, kailua PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 57428 Oahu US 3/28/1978
105 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. honolulu, back of houghtailing and vineyard streets, cattle-grazed enclosure PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. egler 37-265 Oahu US 8/18/1937
106 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. hanapepe river crossing, hanapepe town. Growing mauka of bridge on mucky wet banks.in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN l. crago & c. imada 2005-161 Kauai US 8/3/2005
107 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. east maui, keanae Growing as a weed in a garden area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hobdy, r.w. collector number: 2525 Maui BISH 2/26/1986
108 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, back of Houghtailing and Vineyard Streets Cattle-grazed enclosure. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Egler, F.E. 37-265 Oahu BISH 8/18/1937
109 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu, Bishop Museum courtyard Among laua`e. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Neal, M.C. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/9/1964
110 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Honolulu International Airport, received in a shipment from Singapore. Cultivated aquatic plant imported via Worldwide Aquatics, Honolulu, for a company in Texas PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hoe, W.J. 5337 Oahu BISH 8/18/1992
111 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. 4090 Akemama Rd., Lawai Growing by trash can. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 5623 Kauai BISH 6/7/1905
112 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. boulder beach, waimanu valley, kohala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. collector number: 6885 Hawaii BISH 2/16/1984
113 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. Behind "Donkey Beach", between Kealia and Anahola In marshy ground. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hume, L. 362 Kauai BISH 10/23/1988
114 Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br. ex DC. albert h. azevedo field, jct. of hihimanu st. and kalanianaole hwy in waimanalo Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. herbst, d.r.; mill, s. collector number: 4828 Oahu BISH 6/4/1983
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