Herbarium Sheet Detail
NTBG Plant Name:
Heliconia orthotricha
Collector Name:
Natalia Tangalin
Collection Date:
May 12, 2021
Determiner:
David H. Lorence 2024
Island Group:
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS
District:
Kawaihau District
Locality:
Wailua, above Keahua Arboretum, Powerline trail from the east in Wailua
Plant Description:
Clump about 10’ x 10’ growing off the side of the road/trail with upright inflorescences. Lobster claws are light yellow near base becomming dull red at center with a green margin. Petioles and inflorescences have thick layer of hairs. Leaves are upright medium green folded inward.
Habitat:
Degraded Lowland Windward Wet Forest
Associated Species:
w/ Ludwigia octovalis, Megathyrus mazimus, Clidemia hirata, Rubus rosifolius, Sermacoce remota, Persea Americana, Sphaeropteris cooperi, Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Date of Record Creation:
March 29, 2022
Date of Last Update:
June 6, 2024
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