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Sesuvium portulacastrum

(L.) L. (1759)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-CoreEudicot Order: Caryophyllales Family: Aizoaceae Genus: Sesuvium

‘ākulikuli [akulikuli], sea purslane

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Succulent herbs or subshrubs.

Stems: Stems red to green, decumbent to ascending, rarely erect, often rooting at the nodes, fleshy, many-branched, glabrous.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Opposite. Blades linear, elliptic to narrowly obovate, 1–4(–6) cm long, 0.2–1.5 cm wide; terete (cylindrical) or flattened. Apex rounded to acute, gradually tapering. Base dilated and clasping, the bases of the paired leaves often overlapping. Surfaces glabrous or pubescent with bladder-like hairs; green, often becoming yellow or red with age. Margins entire. Petioles absent. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers solitary in the leaf axils. Flowers bisexual (perfect). Calyx of 5 sepals, connate at base. Calyx lobes green externally, pinkish purple to white within, lanceolate to narrowly ovate, 4–10 mm long, 3–6 mm wide, with a green, subapical, dorsal appendage 1–1.5 mm long, the tube 1.5–3 mm long. Corolla (petals) absent. Stamens numerous, pinkish purple. Ovary partly superior, 3-celled; styles 3.

Fruit: Capsules with circumscissile dehiscience; ovoid to subglobose; 4–7 mm long; on pedicels 2–12 mm long. Seeds 10–30 per capsule; lenticular–reniform; 1–1.5 mm in diameter; the surface smooth and lustrous; perisperm oily; starchy; or proteinaceous; true endosperm absent.

Ploidy: 2n = 16; 36; 48; ca. 48*

Habitat: Occurring in a variety of coastal habitats on Pearl and Hermes Atoll; Lisianski; Laysan; Necker; and all of the main islands.

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

CULTURE

  • Moku‘akulikuli is mentioned as on of the twelve hidden islands of Kane which was covered in ‘akulikuli. "Anelike, The Rolling Sweet Potato Island" (Pukui 1995:102).

  • Moku‘akulikuli

Natural History

Statewide Status

Indigenous

Island Status

Mokupāpapa (Kure atoll) Indigenous
Ni'ihau(Incl. Lehua) Indigenous
Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Indigenous
Kaua'i Indigenous
Manawai (Pearl & Hermes Atoll) Indigenous
O'ahu Indigenous
Kapou(Lisianski Island) Indigenous
Molokai Indigenous
Kamole(Laysan Island) Indigenous
Lana'i Indigenous
Kaho'olawe Indigenous
Maui Indigenous
Mokumanamana(Necker) Indigenous
Hawai'i Indigenous

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Notes

  • Degener and Degener (1960a), apparently confused by the occurrence of the epithet "portulacastrum, in both Sesuvium and Trianthema, lumped the quite distinct species in each genus together under Trianthema. At the same time, they suggested that the Hawaii
  • Description digitized by Pumehana Imada

Bibliography

Name Published In: Syst. Nat. ed. 10, 2: 1058 (1759)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:176 (PH, Li, La, Ne, Ni, K, O, Mo, L, M, Ka, H); Staples & Herbst 2005:96 (KEY), 99 (DESCR); Wood & LeGrande 2006:19 (Le); Wagner et al. 2012:4 (Mi); Naomi Worcester pers. comm. 2025 (Ku? [recently introduced for restoration and now established, but no spm.]); Starr & Martz 1999/Wilder 6 BISH (Li†, 1923)

Wagner, W. L., Herbst, D. R., & Sohmer, S. H. (1999). Manual of the Flowering Plants of Hawai'i, Vols. 1 and 2 (No. Edn 2). University of Hawai'i and Bishop Museum Press.

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Maui 10/5/1998
2 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hawaii HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Hawaii 4/1/1981
3 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Hawaii 2/23/2008
4 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kalaupapa HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Molokai 8/10/2010
5 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kekepa Island [Kaneohe Bay] Kekepa Island is a raised limestone reef. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5862 Oahu BISH 1976-06-06
6 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maunalua: near Hanauma Bay Rocky cliffs in saltyspray from waves. Preserved_Specimen Anderson, D. Oahu BISH 1932-04-24
7 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokeehia, Maui. On windward coastal parts of island on windward coastal parts of island. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 504043 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
8 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kau District: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Along Halape Beach, some distance west of Halape shelter On lava rock in exposed region. Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 853 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-30
9 Sesuvium portulacastrum Olowalu Growing along beach forming extensive mats. Preserved_Specimen Ishikawa, S. 352 Maui BISH 1973-12-03
10 Sesuvium portulacastrum Moku Manu, S islet Near coast on southeast tip. Occasional. The only plant growing on large section of island. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6022804 Oahu BISH 2006-02-28
11 Sesuvium portulacastrum South Point, Kalae, near lighthouse Common on bare eroded fine ash soil near sea. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 39289 Hawaii BISH 1958-01-04
12 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lihue District: Nawiliwili Bay, North shore by Niumalu tidal flats along Hulia Stream Strand vegetation with naturalized species including Thespesia, Rhizophora and Pluchea. Common locally. Preserved_Specimen Lorence, D.H. 5138 Kauai BISH 1987-04-03
13 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kawaihoa Point, N base Wet seep on sea cliff Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22784 Niihau BISH 1947-08-13
14 Sesuvium portulacastrum Keehi Lagoon: Sand Islet at inner north-west corner of triangle formed by seaplane runways Abundant in pure or mixed stands throughout islet. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1949 Oahu BISH 1971-06-13
15 Sesuvium portulacastrum Moku Mana (N) Forming mats on slopes of north islet. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 504068 Maui BISH 2005-04-06
16 Sesuvium portulacastrum NW Lanai, along Hwy. 44, Near beach. Near beach. Preserved_Specimen Spence, G. 351 Lanai BISH 1973-10-23
17 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaalualu Bay near South Point Common around end of bay in swampy and rocky areas. Preserved_Specimen Whistler, W.A. 35 Hawaii BISH 1972-04-06
18 Sesuvium portulacastrum 5 miles SW of Ewa, 0.5 mile east of barbers Point just inside military base Common above beach with Heliotropium, Boerhavia etc. Preserved_Specimen Henrickson, J.S. 3823 Oahu BISH 1969-07-05
19 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu: north of Ala Moana Park in sand dredged from Kewalo Basin Sand Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1937-05-25
20 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lehua Rock Weathered cinder cone with scattered to dense vegetation; Pluchea indica the dominant shrub with herb layer a mixture of native (Jacquemontia, Sicyos, Panicum, Waltheria) and alien species (Cenchrus spp., Gnaphalium, Ageratum, Sonchus) species. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 4847 Lehua Rock BISH 1992-01-10
21 Sesuvium portulacastrum NE side of lagoon sandy soil slightly submerged by water Preserved_Specimen Tsuda, R.T. 495 Laysan Island BISH 1963-12-05
22 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokulua (North) In bare volcanic soil. Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 1671 Oahu BISH 1964-05-01
23 Sesuvium portulacastrum Windward Kohala coast. Honokane Iki Bay, south side On cliff just out from where beach ends. Wet sea cliff. Dense vegetation including Cyperus spp., Cyrtomium, Lysimachia mauritiana, and Hedyotis littoralis. Also some thickets of Scaevola sericea near by. Preserved_Specimen Price, J.P. 68 Hawaii BISH 2001-08-05
24 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu: NW side of Sand Island Growing with Atriplex, Pluchea, Spergularia, Chloris, Desmanthus, Prosopis on sandy soil about 20 feet back of beach. Arid. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 518 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
25 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hawaii National Park, Halape in flooded areas Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. 348 Hawaii BISH 1942-02-16
26 Sesuvium portulacastrum SW side, between Annexation Hill and Flagpole Hill rocky slope in salt spray zone. Preserved_Specimen Conant, S. 84062801 Necker BISH 1984-06-28
27 Sesuvium portulacastrum Barbers Point, near the lighthouse On beach sand. Native spp. in vicinity include Ipomoea pes-caprae (occasional), Capparis sandwichiana (uncommon), Myoporum sandwicense var. stellatum (occasional), and Boerhavia diffusa (occasional). Preserved_Specimen Takeuchi, W.N. 1708 Oahu BISH 1984-08-19
28 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaiaka Bay Filled in land. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 27267 Oahu BISH 1956-10-22
29 Sesuvium portulacastrum Seal Island raised coral reef at E end Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 55 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1923-04-27
30 Sesuvium portulacastrum Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Plant growing at the edge of lagoon in mud/sand/moist soil. Preserved_Specimen Conant, S. 155 Laysan Island BISH 1983-07-22
31 Sesuvium portulacastrum Pukoo On sandy beach. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 23499 Molokai BISH 1948-12-25
32 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puna Forming borders on flat or nearly flat sandy gravelly edges of freshwater (to taste) pond apparently in Kamoamoa, and seen in similar places further west in Laeopuki or Panau Iki. Preserved_Specimen Doty, M.S. 20079 Hawaii BISH 1963-07-31
33 Sesuvium portulacastrum Annexation Point, S side rocky slopes Preserved_Specimen Christophersen, E. 12 Necker BISH 1924-07-15
34 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maunalua: Kuapa Pond Coral sand beach. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. Oahu BISH 1931-04-27
35 Sesuvium portulacastrum S side of saddle between Annexation Peak and Flagpole Hill rooted in cinders Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 2456 Necker BISH 1964-09-25
36 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaneohe Bay: Makapuu Peninsula Growing in rocky depressions at top of beach. Preserved_Specimen Cowan, R.S. 951 Oahu BISH 1948-04-16
37 Sesuvium portulacastrum Necker crevices between lava blocks Preserved_Specimen Carlquist, S. 2261 Necker BISH 1966-09-11
38 Sesuvium portulacastrum Seal - Kittery Island, E end slight depression Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6467 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1980-07-05
39 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hoolehua; 1.5 miles east of Puu Kapele On open ground. On top of sea cliffs. Preserved_Specimen Pekelo Jr., N. 40 Molokai BISH 1974-03-11
40 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kapapa, Oahu Dominates coastal portions. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5041844 Oahu BISH 2005-04-18
41 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lehua Rock; near lighthouse sprawling on crusty volcanic ash with Jacquemontia sandwicensis Preserved_Specimen Carlquist, S. 2256 Lehua Rock BISH 1966-09-09
42 Sesuvium portulacastrum East Maui, Kaunauhane District, near Kamauamana Point Strand zone. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 593 Maui BISH 1983-11-20
43 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laie: Laie Point On spray dashed coral. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 10491 Oahu BISH 1930-04-20
44 Sesuvium portulacastrum Waihee Beach Bare sand, Blumea grass. Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. 170 Maui BISH 1955-12-31
45 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lae Hi Calcareous outcrop at shore. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 28576 Lanai BISH 1963-08-09
46 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaena Point In sand behind rocky beach. Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 2826 Hawaii BISH 1965-03-19
47 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puuwai Mud flats Preserved_Specimen Christensen, C. 149 Niihau BISH 1977-02-12
48 Sesuvium portulacastrum W side of lagoon on hard salty soil Preserved_Specimen Daniel, C.W. 12 Laysan Island BISH 1959-07-25
49 Sesuvium portulacastrum Wahaula, Puna Coast. Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 3022 Hawaii BISH 1954-08-01
50 Sesuvium portulacastrum Koloa: SW of Kapunakea Pond Bare soil near ocean. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 21487 Kauai BISH 1952-01-06
51 Sesuvium portulacastrum Beach east of Barbers Point Beach. Common in open. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 29532 Oahu BISH 1948-02-04
52 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kau District: Ninole, Wailua Ninole Trailing on sand or basalt. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 23953 Hawaii BISH 1949-12-25
53 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maunalua; Hanauma Bay Upper beach. Preserved_Specimen Grant, M.L. 7054 Oahu BISH 1934-07-12
54 Sesuvium portulacastrum East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden Along coast on lava flats subject to salt spray and saltwater inundation. With Bacopa and Fimbristylis. Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 2554 Maui BISH 1987-10-06
55 Sesuvium portulacastrum Popoia Islet, off Kailua Rocks and sand. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 8889 Oahu BISH 1932-11-08
56 Sesuvium portulacastrum Ka‘ena Point Keawaula Section. Ocean side of trail. On rocks. Solo. No other plant species near by. Preserved_Specimen Kennedy, B. 132 Oahu BISH 2021-01-24
57 Sesuvium portulacastrum James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing in ca. 1 inch of water in large mats. Other species in area Cyperus polystachyos, Batis maritima, Bacopa monnieri, Cyperus javanicus. Preserved_Specimen Crago, L.M. 2005051 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
58 Sesuvium portulacastrum Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, Ahihi Bay at the N end of the reserve Pockets of vegetation near the seashore amongst a'a lava about 200 years old. Preserved_Specimen Abbott, I.A. 91.12 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
59 Sesuvium portulacastrum W Maui District, Kahakuloa, Honanana Gulch On rocky lava slope. Preserved_Specimen Wilson, K.A. 58 Maui BISH 1951-12-23
60 Sesuvium portulacastrum Manana, Oahu. S and east shores Found near coast on south and east shores. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5022513 Oahu BISH 2005-02-25
61 Sesuvium portulacastrum salt marsh about lagoon covering the ground Preserved_Specimen Bryan, W.A. Laysan Island BISH 1903-04-01
62 Sesuvium portulacastrum In quarry No salt spray. Preserved_Specimen Char, W.P. 145 Oahu BISH 1982-01-30
63 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kau District: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Along Halape Beach, some distance west of Halape shelter On lava rock in exposed region. Preserved_Specimen Herat, T. 853 Hawaii BISH 1974-06-30
64 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokeehia Island, off Hakuhee Point, Kahakuloa, West Maui Growing in sandy soil Preserved_Specimen Kepler, A.K. 20 Maui BISH 1981-07-19
65 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu: Kapahulu; Diamond Head. Inside crater Along road and beside pond.. Preserved_Specimen Ozaki, E.T. 1490 Oahu BISH 1955-04-08
66 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokulua, north islet, Kailua Top of sandy beach. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 12925 Oahu BISH 1936-02-16
67 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maili 1/2 mile inland on dry coral plain Preserved_Specimen 4346 Oahu BISH 2012-12-06
68 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kona, north of Kailua village On sand dunes near ocean. Preserved_Specimen Bryan, L.W. 5 Hawaii BISH 1957-06-18
69 Sesuvium portulacastrum Niaupala Fishpond, Kaluaaha Salt marsh. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 19947 Molokai BISH 1939-01-02
70 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hanalei, Mokuaeae islet, Kilauea NWR mesic shrub/herbland; Chenopodium oahuense, Portulaca lutea, Sida fallax, Chamaesyce celastroides, Lycium sandwicense Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 9813 Kauai BISH 2002-06-03
71 Sesuvium portulacastrum NE side of lagoon sandy soil slightly submerged by water Preserved_Specimen Tsuda, R.T. 495 Laysan Island BISH 1963-12-05
72 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hulu, Maui. On north slope on bottom part of island on north slope. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5040427 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
73 Sesuvium portulacastrum E Maui District, Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu Valley, Oheo Stream Plants growing on rocks and soil next to stream mouth. Vegetation: Pandanus and Scaevola. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 5744 Maui BISH 1977-05-01
74 Sesuvium portulacastrum Beach east of Barbers Point Common in open. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 29532 Oahu BISH 1948-02-04
75 Sesuvium portulacastrum Alau Often closest plant to the ocean. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5040514 Maui BISH 2005-04-05
76 Sesuvium portulacastrum Molokini Islet Occasional. About a half dozen patches draping over sheer wall on inner slope in middle part of islet near coast. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 6040506 Maui BISH 2006-04-05
77 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokuauia. Windward side of island On rocks. Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 1734 Oahu BISH 1964-05-16
78 Sesuvium portulacastrum E end, Bowl Cave Hill Chenopodium oahuense, Panicum torridum, Portulaca lutea Preserved_Specimen Perlman, S. 19305 Necker BISH 2004-09-03
79 Sesuvium portulacastrum Brad's Pit edge of fresh water seep, in direct sunlight. Preserved_Specimen Al-Bayer, S. Kure Atoll BISH 2018-12-31
80 Sesuvium portulacastrum Coast Guard Light House, Barber's Point Arid, coralline plain. Growing in assoc. w/ koa haole, kiawe, Achyranthes, Myoporum, Sesuvium, Lycium, Sporobolus virginicus, Cenchrus echinatus, Setaria verticillata. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 501 Oahu BISH 1967-05-21
81 Sesuvium portulacastrum Pukoo On sandy beach. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 23499 Molokai BISH 1948-12-25
82 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokulua Island; S islet; off Kailua Pebbly beach. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 12902 Oahu BISH 1936-02-16
83 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokuauia Island, near Laie On an island. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1977-11-12
84 Sesuvium portulacastrum James C. Campbell Wildlife Refuge Sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Smith, M. 34 Oahu BISH 1986-04-08
85 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokuhooniki; lower slopes Common in loose soil especially. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1138 Molokai BISH 1981-09-08
86 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaneohe Bay; Kapapa Islet Raised coral reef with shallow, sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6136 Oahu BISH 1978-05-24
87 Sesuvium portulacastrum West Molokai District: near Waiakanapo On arid coast. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 8913 Molokai BISH 1928-04-19
88 Sesuvium portulacastrum Molokini Islet Rare on bottom of inner slope. Preserved_Specimen Hobdy, R.W. 1241 Maui BISH 1982-02-14
89 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laie; Mokuauia Island Bare reef rock. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 14176 Oahu BISH 1937-07-04
90 Sesuvium portulacastrum Ahihi-Kinau Natural Area Reserve, pool near Pohaku Point Dominant around pool. Preserved_Specimen Abbott, I.A. 91.59 Maui BISH 1991-03-06
91 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Plants collected by Visitor Center and main ruins, Predominantly exotic vegetation. Area highly modified by ancient Polynesians. Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 10280 Hawaii BISH 1984-04-08
92 Sesuvium portulacastrum About .3 km S of Anaehoomalu along coast Anchialine pool with native vegetation of Lycium, Bacopa, Scaevola, Sesuvium and Sporobolus virginicus; also Cocos and Thespesia around margins Preserved_Specimen Price, J.P. 7 Hawaii BISH 2000-07-21
93 Sesuvium portulacastrum S shore of lagoon Cyperus, Ipomoea, Heliotropium Preserved_Specimen Young, A.L. 155 Laysan Island BISH 1964-09-17
94 Sesuvium portulacastrum SE island, E side of W part raised coraline reef Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6484 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1980-07-07
95 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kailua: Hamakua Marsh, mauka (mountainside) of Hamakua Drive Groundcover on mudflats under Pluchea indica, Rhizophora mangle. Preserved_Specimen Imada, C. 9211 Oahu BISH 1992-04-04
96 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kawaihoa Point, N base Wet seep on sea cliff Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22787 Niihau BISH 1947-08-13
97 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kahuku Sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Guinto, J. 4 Oahu BISH 1986-02-04
98 Sesuvium portulacastrum Halape In flooded areas. Preserved_Specimen Fagerlund, G.O. 348 Hawaii BISH 1942-02-16
99 Sesuvium portulacastrum SE Island toward center, near brackish pool Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 2276 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1964-09-16
100 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaiaka Bay Filled in land. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 27267 Oahu BISH 1956-10-22
101 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokupipi; on the windward side Draping over rock ledges and found near salt spray areas. Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 504058 Maui BISH 2005-04-05
102 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaununui Spray covered coral ledges Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22716 Niihau BISH 1947-08-11
103 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lisianski Island coarse sand, open, dry Preserved_Specimen Wilder, G.P. 6 Lisianski Island BISH 1923-05-20
104 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokapu Peninsula; Kaneohe side Low much disturbed bulldozed ground around margins of small tidal pool. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 58831 Oahu BISH 1978-12-10
105 Sesuvium portulacastrum Barbers Point on lot next to Pacific Allied Products, near Achyranthes exclosures Scattered over area, very common plant. Mostly Alien veg. with Prosopis pallida, Atriplex, Sesuvium portulacastrum, Pluchea, Acacia farnesiana, Nicotiana glauca, Batis, Chloris, Leucaena leucocephala, Cenchrus ciliaris, Chenopodium, Thespesia, Waltheria, and Tridax. Preserved_Specimen Perlman, S. 15480 Oahu BISH 1996-07-09
106 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kalihi Kai: Dillingham Boulevard; Oahu R.R Common on railroad embankment, coral rubble. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 27110 Oahu BISH 1946-10-12
107 Sesuvium portulacastrum SE island low lands near island to part of raised coral reel Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 43 Pearl & Hermes Atoll BISH 1923-04-26
108 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaukaukapapa Beach on western coast of island Growing in sand, with Sporobolus virginicus. Behind beach is Prosopis scrub with Gossypium sandvicense beneath. Preserved_Specimen Cuddihy, L.W. 376 Kahoolawe BISH 1980-04-22
109 Sesuvium portulacastrum Na Pali Coast, Honopu Beach, near sea level Growing in sand dune near stream and arched rock between beaches. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. 409 Kauai BISH 1979-07-20
110 Sesuvium portulacastrum Moku Manu, S slope of larger islet On steep basalt slope. Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. Oahu BISH 1937-05-29
111 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kahuku, near beach Beach. Preserved_Specimen Bishop, B. Oahu BISH 1963-06-02
112 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hanapepe, Salt Pan area Growing along vegetation line back of beach. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5238 Kauai BISH 1975-02-26
113 Sesuvium portulacastrum Papakea District, near LaPerouse Bay On margin of brackish pool. Preserved_Specimen Medeiros, A.C. 585 Maui BISH 1983-11-20
114 Sesuvium portulacastrum NW side of lagoon damp Preserved_Specimen Long, C.R. 2393 Laysan Island BISH 1964-09-19
115 Sesuvium portulacastrum Waimanalo Bay; Kaohikaipu Islet Bare lava rock occasionally wet by salt spray. Preserved_Specimen Fosberg, F.R. 14060 Oahu BISH 1937-06-13
116 Sesuvium portulacastrum W Maui, coast near Olowalu Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620414000 Maui BISH 1962-04-14
117 Sesuvium portulacastrum shores of central lake Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 2 Laysan Island BISH 1923-04-08
118 Sesuvium portulacastrum flats on lake shore Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1678 Laysan Island BISH 1961-09-05
119 Sesuvium portulacastrum Oahu Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. 107 Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
120 Sesuvium portulacastrum Barbers Point, 0.25 mi west of lighthouse, on upper beach Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37271 Oahu BISH 1937-08-11
121 Sesuvium portulacastrum near top of both sides of saddle between Flagpole and Annexation Hill Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6543 Necker BISH 1980-07-25
122 Sesuvium portulacastrum Keehi Lagoon; Motor Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6183 Oahu BISH 1978-07-29
123 Sesuvium portulacastrum NW side of lagoon Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6520 Laysan Island BISH 1980-07-13
124 Sesuvium portulacastrum Keehi Lagoon; Kahakaaulana Islet Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6082 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
125 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 22854 Lehua Rock BISH 1947-08-16
126 Sesuvium portulacastrum W Maui District, Kahakuloa, Hulu Island Preserved_Specimen Kepler, A.K. 34 Maui BISH 1981-08-20
127 Sesuvium portulacastrum flats on lake shore Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 1678 Laysan Island BISH 1961-09-05
128 Sesuvium portulacastrum Makapuu Point: Kaohikaipu Islet Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 4071 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
129 Sesuvium portulacastrum Beach between Diamond Head and Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. 1814 Oahu BISH 1909-06-11
130 Sesuvium portulacastrum E side of island, near lagoon Preserved_Specimen Daniel, C.W. 27 Laysan Island BISH 1959-07-26
131 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kaemi Islet Preserved_Specimen Kepler, A.K. 70 Maui BISH 1982-06-18
132 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kapapa Islet Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 3731 Oahu BISH 1937-06-06
133 Sesuvium portulacastrum Popoia Island; off Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6027 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
134 Sesuvium portulacastrum near lagoon Preserved_Specimen Ball, S.C. 287 Laysan Island BISH 1923-05-12
135 Sesuvium portulacastrum Lehua Rock Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 4 Lehua Rock BISH 1931-04-18
136 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokoleia Islet, Kailua Bay Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6036 Oahu BISH 1978-02-07
137 Sesuvium portulacastrum Popoia; small islet near Kailua Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Oahu BISH 1915-02-01
138 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laysan Preserved_Specimen Schauinsland, H.H. Laysan Island BISH 1896-01-01
139 Sesuvium portulacastrum Popoia; small islet near Kailua Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Oahu BISH 1915-11-01
140 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokuaeae Isl. Preserved_Specimen Kridler, E. Kauai BISH 1979-02-27
141 Sesuvium portulacastrum First Islet east of Kawela Bay Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1938-08-06
142 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kahuku: Goat Island Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-07-26
143 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laie: Kukuihoolua Islet off Laie Point Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1938-08-02
144 Sesuvium portulacastrum Moku Manu, larger islet or southwest islet Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1937-06-18
145 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokulua islets. Off Lanikai Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1936-06-14
146 Sesuvium portulacastrum Preserved_Specimen Marzan, M. Niihau BISH 2025-03-08
147 Sesuvium portulacastrum Preserved_Specimen Marzan, M. Niihau BISH 2025-03-08
148 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokeehia, Maui. windward coastal parts of island Preserved_Specimen Starr, F. 5040415 Maui BISH 2005-04-04
149 Sesuvium portulacastrum Diamond Head Beach Preserved_Specimen Skottsberg, C.J.F. 101 Oahu BISH 1922-08-10
150 Sesuvium portulacastrum SW side of main island Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. 93 Necker BISH 1923-06-29
151 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu Airport Preserved_Specimen Kim, J. Oahu BISH 1963-06-26
152 Sesuvium portulacastrum Mokapu Peninsula; Nuupia Pond Preserved_Specimen Donaghho, W.R. Oahu BISH 1947-04-20
153 Sesuvium portulacastrum Beach between Diamond Head and Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Forbes, C.N. Oahu BISH 1908-12-04
154 Sesuvium portulacastrum Maunalua; Kuapa Fish Pond Preserved_Specimen Inafuku, R. Oahu BISH 1931-04-27
155 Sesuvium portulacastrum beach about the edges of lagoon Preserved_Specimen Bryan, W.A. Laysan Island BISH 1903-04-01
156 Sesuvium portulacastrum Laysan Preserved_Specimen Bryan, W.A. Laysan Island BISH 1911-04-01
157 Sesuvium portulacastrum Ilio Point, Kaluakoi Preserved_Specimen Summers, C.C. Molokai BISH 1983-06-09
158 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kii Preserved_Specimen Stokes, J.F.G. Niihau BISH 1912-01-01
159 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kealia Salt Marsh Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. Maui BISH 1990-02-15
160 Sesuvium portulacastrum First Islet east of Kawela Bay Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1938-08-06
161 Sesuvium portulacastrum Honolulu. [? Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. Oahu BISH
162 Sesuvium portulacastrum unknown Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 8425 BISH 1910-06-01
163 Sesuvium portulacastrum unknown Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. BISH 1909-06-11
164 Sesuvium portulacastrum South Kona District: Kapua Bay and surrounding areas, in the ahupuaa of Kapua Preserved_Specimen Higashino, P.K. 776 Hawaii BISH 1977-07-01
165 Sesuvium portulacastrum Barbers Point, 0.25 mile west of lighthouse, on upper beach Preserved_Specimen Egler, F.E. 37272 Oahu BISH 1937-08-11
166 Sesuvium portulacastrum Makapuu Point: Kaohikaipu Islet Preserved_Specimen Lamoureux, C.H. 4072 Oahu BISH 1967-08-10
167 Sesuvium portulacastrum Malaekahana, Mokuauia (Goat) Island HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Oahu 8/10/2002
168 Sesuvium portulacastrum Near the lands of Waialua; along the highway Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5737 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
169 Sesuvium portulacastrum Keehi Lagoon; Point Island Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 6056 Oahu BISH 1978-04-30
170 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kalaupapa; coast E of lighthouse Preserved_Specimen Wysong, M.L. 453 Molokai BISH 2004-11-18
171 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kalaupapa HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Molokai 8/10/2010
172 Sesuvium portulacastrum Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Hawaii 2/23/2008
173 Sesuvium portulacastrum Hawaii HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Hawaii 4/1/1981
174 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Maui 8/11/2005
175 Sesuvium portulacastrum Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary HUMAN_OBSERVATION Imada, C. Maui 8/11/2005
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