Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Collector Name:
Natalia Tangalin
Collection Date:
April 14, 2013
Island Group:
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
District:
Waihee District
Locality:
West Maui, Wailuku, Iao Valley State Park, up into Hau patch after bathroom and before first walking bridge.
Plant Description:
Large plant covering at least an acre. Leaves dark green and glossy above w/ impressed venation. Leaf underside light green w/ raised midrib and veins, covered in short stiff hairs. Flowers dark red on ground. Hips w/ golden hairs. Active Philidoria mines in leaves, some with 3-5 active caterpillars.
Habitat:
Wet Lowland Hibiscus tiliaceous Riparian
Associated Species:
W/ Hibiscus tiliaceous, Blechnum appendiculatum and Trioceros jacksonii
Date of Record Creation:
December 23, 2015
Date of Last Update:
March 23, 2023
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