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Emblica urinaria

(L.) R.W.Bouman (2022)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Phyllanthaceae Genus: Emblica

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Phytotaxa 540(1): 60 (2022)

Other References

Brock et al. 2023:136 (NEWNAT/K, DESCR [as Phyllanthus urinaria]); Faccenda 2023a:7, 8 (O, EM, H, KEY); Bouman et al. 2022:60 (Syn. P. urinaria = E. urinaria)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Emblica urinaria Kalaheo, National Tropical Botanical Garden, McBryde Garden, near fern tunnel Moist, partly shaded garden bed Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2472 Kauai BISH 2022-06-03
2 Emblica urinaria Imiloa Astronomy Center grounds. Growing as a weed in a flowerbed. Area is mostly in cultivation with many native plants being grown. Flowerbeds have plenty of exotic weeds. Preserved_Specimen Warneke, C. 314 Hawaii BISH 2019-08-25
3 Emblica urinaria Lyon arboretum Along gravel roads in sunny areas Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2247 Oahu BISH 2022-02-26
4 Emblica urinaria Honolulu, 42 Coelho Way Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1951-07-07
5 Emblica urinaria Kaneohe, Valley of the Temples Weed around temple on edge of path, shady area Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2684 Oahu BISH 2022-08-23
6 Emblica urinaria Imiloa Astronomy Center grounds. Growing on the edge of a gravel parking area. Weedy, disturbed habitat with little vegetation. Preserved_Specimen Warneke, C. 316 Hawaii BISH 2019-08-31
7 Emblica urinaria UH Manoa, behind St. John Building. Weed in flower bed. Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2197 Oahu BISH 2022-01-12
8 Emblica urinaria Koloa District: National Tropical Botanical Garden, McBryde Garden in Lawai Valley. Biodiversity Trail, gymnosperm area. Cultivated area. Preserved_Specimen Lorence, D.H. 10743 Kauai BISH 2018-04-23
9 Emblica urinaria Kea'au Shipman Park Edge of wooded area on edge of park Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2646 Hawaii BISH 2022-08-14
10 Emblica urinaria Kauai Landscape and Nursery off of Kaumualii Hwy. just W of Puhi Weed around garden center area, seen growing in both pots of plants which are for sale, as well as from the ground Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2527 Kauai BISH 2022-07-08
11 Emblica urinaria Hilo International Airport Garden beds at main terminals Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2248 Hawaii BISH 2022-02-28
12 Emblica urinaria Hana Hwy ca. 4 km W of Wai'anapanapa state park at roadside coconut stand and restaurant Wet, shady area, weed from potted plant Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 2750 Maui BISH 2022-10-23
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