Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Kadua elatior
Collector Name:
David H. Lorence
Collection Date:
July 23, 1987
Determiner:
David H. Lorence 2012
Observers:
John H. R. Plews, K. R. Wood, Michael Doyle
Island Group:
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
District:
Lihue/Kawaihau District boundary
Locality:
Headwaters of the N fork of Wailua River, area called "The Blue Hole" or "The Crater", just E of Mt. Waialeale and Kawaikini; deep valley surrounded by steep cliffs ca 1000 m high laced with waterfalls. Elev. 680-700 m.
Plant Description:
Perennial herb common on rocks along edge of stream. Corolla lobes pale yellowish-green, tube paler. Capsule green.
Habitat:
low primary vegetation of small, stunted trees 1-2 m tall, numerous pteridophytes, and Gunnera over saturated, rocky ground.
Date of Last Update:
August 6, 2023
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