Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Pipturus kauaiensis
Collector Name:
David H. Lorence
Collection Date:
July 23, 1987
Observers:
John H. R. Plews, K. R. Wood, Michael Doyle
Island Group:
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
District:
Lihue/Kawaihau District boundary
Locality:
Headwaters of N fork of Wailua River, area called "The Blue Hole" or "The Crater", just E of Mt. Waialeale & Kawaikini; deep valley surrounded by steep cliffs ca. 1000 m high laced w/ waterfalls Elev. 680-700 m.
Plant Description:
Shrub 1.5 m tall, ovary greenish, leaves whitish beneath. Localized population.
Habitat:
low primary vegetation over saturated, rocky ground.
Associated Species:
W/ small, stunted trees 1-2 m tall, numerous pteridophytes, and Gunnera
Date of Last Update:
August 6, 2023
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