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Cryptotaenia canadensis

(L.) DC. (1829)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Cryptotaenia

Japanese honewort, japanese wild chervil, mitsuba

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Plants slender, 3–12 dm tall.

Stems: Caulescent, branched, glabrous.

Roots: Slender fascicled.

Leaves: Leaves compound (ternate). Alternate. Basal and cauline leaves ternately compound, deltate, 2-10 cm wide, the leaflets obovate to rhombic-obovate. Upper cauline leaves reduced, the leaflets narrow. Apex obtuse to acuminate. Base cuneate. Margins doubly serrate, the teeth mucronate. Petioles sheathing; usually longer than blades, 7–20 cm long. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in loose, irregularly compound umbels. rays 2–7, slender, stiffly ascending, 1–6 cm long .pedicels 2–10, ascending, 2–35 mm long. Flowers bisexual (perfect). Calyx teeth absent or minute. Corolla of 5 petals; petals white, obovate, with a narrower inflexed apex. Stamens 5, inserted on an epigynous disk. Ovary inferior, 2-celled; ovules 1 per cells, anatropous; styles 2, usually swollen at base into a stylopodium. Styles erect or reflexed, the stylopodium slender-conical; carpophore 2–parted to base.

Fruit: Fruit linear to ovoid–oblong; 3.5–8 mm long; 1–3 mm wide; compressed laterally; beaked; glabrous; ribs filiform; conspicuous; vittae 1–4 in the intervals; 2 on the commissure; mericarps readily separating. Seeds 1 per mericarp; embryo small; endosperm cartilaginous. seed face plane.

Ploidy: 2n = 18; 20; 22

Habitat:

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

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

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Notes

  • Description digitized by Pumehana Imada
  • Native to North America and eastern Asia; in Hawai‘i occasionally cultivated and naturalized.

Bibliography

Name Published In: Coll. Mém. 5: 42 (1829)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:203 (K, O, H); Oppenheimer et al. 1999:7 (Mo, WM); Staples & Herbst 2005:112 (KEY), 114 (DESCR)

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 Cryptotaenia canadensis Hamakua District, Kukuihaele quad, Waipio Valley, Wailoa Stream, in vicinity of furthest upstream kalo auwai Occasional small herb on moist dirt bank along Wailoa Stream, growing along with Pseudelephantopus, Digitaria, Eleusine, Cuphea. Preserved_Specimen Imada, C. 200123 Hawaii BISH 2001-03-14
2 Cryptotaenia canadensis Honolulu, Manoa Valley, 2365 Hoomaha Way Cultivated (found wild and planted as orn.). Preserved_Specimen Bishop, B. Oahu BISH 1964-05-30
3 Cryptotaenia canadensis Kawaihau District, Wailua Homesteads, Steps or Loop road above Kuilau Ridge Trail. Next to small canal along roadside. Disturbed Riparian w/ WedTri, HibTil, Ludwigia, ginger, blue, ComFif, CorFru, AgeCon, MegMax, CliHir, RubRos, FreArb, PsiGau, FlaMol, Senna sp., AleMol, Spermacoce remota. Preserved_Specimen Tangalin, N. 5146 Kauai BISH 2021-03-23
4 Cryptotaenia canadensis Moiliili Community Garden, Honolulu; near old site of former Stadium Grown by Korean gardener. Preserved_Specimen Mayeda, C.S. 34 Oahu BISH 1991-01-17
5 Cryptotaenia canadensis Haena-Kalalau Trailway. Went into valley between 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 mile markers, then returned Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 2863 Kauai BISH 1973-01-19
6 Cryptotaenia canadensis Palolo Valley Preserved_Specimen Pyle, L. Oahu BISH 1986-06-02
7 Cryptotaenia canadensis Honolulu. Plant collected in Palolo Valley Grown in Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Bishop, B. Oahu BISH 1963-07-01
8 Cryptotaenia canadensis Manoa Cliff Contour Trail, Manoa, Oahu, Hawaii Growing along side the trail. Many just emerging at this time of year, few in flower. Preserved_Specimen Crago, L.M. 2005214 Oahu BISH 2005-11-01
9 Cryptotaenia canadensis Waianu, Waiahole Locally naturalized in wet forest. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 11396 Oahu BISH 1937-08-10
10 Cryptotaenia canadensis Kohala Mts., Upper Hamakua Ditch Trail, Waipio Moist places near trail. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 11474 Hawaii BISH 1932-01-01
11 Cryptotaenia canadensis Na Pali Coast, Waiahuakua Valley growing in wet area. Vegetation here dominated by Pandanus, Aleurites, Eugenia malaccensis and Diospyros hillebrandii. Preserved_Specimen Cuddihy, L.W. 309 Kauai BISH 1980-04-10
12 Cryptotaenia canadensis Near the NW end of Kahaluu Forest Res., N Kona District Moist grassland by trail in pastured woods. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 18512 Hawaii BISH 1937-12-25
13 Cryptotaenia canadensis Kohala Mts., Upper Hamakua ditch trail, head of Koiawe valley Preserved_Specimen Cranwell, L.M. 3133 Hawaii BISH 1938-09-07
14 Cryptotaenia canadensis Wainiha Valley (near dam) Preserved_Specimen Stone, B.C. 1502 Kauai BISH 1956-12-26
15 Cryptotaenia canadensis Hanalei, back of Limahuli valley, above waterfall edge of stream; with Ilex anomala, Psychotria, Hedyotis, Melicope, Antidesma, Metrosideros polymorpha, Clidemia hirta Preserved_Specimen Lorence, D.H. 8014 Kauai BISH 1997-06-27
16 Cryptotaenia canadensis Hoalulu Stream, N Kauai; on trail between Haena Pt. & Kalalau Valley Naturalized. Preserved_Specimen Fleming, W. 25504 Kauai BISH 1959-09-07
17 Cryptotaenia canadensis East Maui, Hana District, east fork of West Wailua Iki Found at streams edge. Vegetation: Riparian zone with Pneumatopteris, Vandenboschia, Pilea, Cyanea, Christella, Peperomia, Amauropelta, Sadleria, Deschampsia. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 110748 Maui BISH 2007-11-28
18 Cryptotaenia canadensis [Hawaiian Islands; U.S.A.; O`ahu; Hawai`i; Honolulu] Moist valley. Preserved_Specimen Pope, Ms. 1271 Oahu BISH 1925-11-01
19 Cryptotaenia canadensis Hoalulu Stream, N Kauai; on trail between Haena Pt. & Kalalau Valley Naturalized. Preserved_Specimen Fleming, W. 25504 Kauai BISH 1959-09-07
20 Cryptotaenia canadensis Kalalau Trail, between Hanakoa and Hanakapiai Valleys In wet spots. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1984-07-20
21 Cryptotaenia canadensis Waiehu Among rocks above high tide line where nothing else grows. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 99701 Molokai BISH 1997-09-17
22 Cryptotaenia canadensis Waiahole ridge trail, ca. 2 mi. E of Waiahole ditch trail With Kukui, Bobea, Passiflora alata, etc. Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. 317 Oahu BISH 1958-11-22
23 Cryptotaenia canadensis Limahuli Garden and Preserve, in Lower Limahuli Preserve along Limahuli Stream. Secondary forest invaded by alien species. Psidium, Scheffiera, Pandanus Preserved_Specimen Lorence, D.H. 10705 Kauai BISH 2017-08-03
24 Cryptotaenia canadensis Makiki Community Gardens, base of Manoa Valley, Honolulu Grown in large patch by Japanese gardener. Preserved_Specimen Mayeda, C.S. 35 Oahu BISH 1991-01-17
25 Cryptotaenia canadensis Waiahole ridge trail, ca. 2 mi. E of Waiahole ditch trail With Kukui, Bobea, Passiflora alata, etc. Preserved_Specimen Pearsall, G.A. 317 Oahu BISH 1958-11-22
26 Cryptotaenia canadensis W Maui, Wailuku District, Iao Valley Growing on large boulder along Kinihapai Stream. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 19801 Maui BISH 1998-01-01
27 Cryptotaenia canadensis Old Pali Road, ca. 200' down road, windward side, from lookout Growing on side of road with Commelina diffusa. Preserved_Specimen Davis, J. 102 Oahu BISH 1979-04-29
28 Cryptotaenia canadensis Hamakua, Waimea, Paauhau Paddock Occasional, local patches. Preserved_Specimen Hosaka, E.Y. 2263 Hawaii BISH 1938-06-09
29 Cryptotaenia canadensis Hanalei, back of Limahuli Valley with Ilex anomala, Psychotria, Hedyotis, Melicope, Antidesma, Metrosideros polymorpha, Clidemia hirta Preserved_Specimen Lorence, D.H. 8014 Kauai BISH 1997-06-27
30 Cryptotaenia canadensis Pololu Valley, Kohala Growing along waterfalls, cliffs, etc.; locally common along ditch trail. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3180 Hawaii BISH 1926-08-10
31 Cryptotaenia canadensis Honolulu, King St. at University Avenue; Star Market Garden Shop Cultivated; potted. Preserved_Specimen Staples, G.W. 717 Oahu BISH 1990-12-03
32 Cryptotaenia canadensis N Honaunau, first transect in N Honaunau, at Swindale's Stennis-McIntyre Plots Wet Metrosideros rainforest; heavy Freycinetia-Broussaisia tangle for undergrowth; middle of road; side road just above trail to Swindale plots. Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 1729 Hawaii BISH 1970-07-08
33 Cryptotaenia canadensis Na Pali coast, Waiahuakua Valley Growing in wet place beside trail in shade of Aleurites trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. 188 Kauai BISH 1980-04-10
34 Cryptotaenia canadensis Honolulu, Manoa Valley, 2365 Hoomaha Way Cultivated (found wild and planted as orn.). Preserved_Specimen Bishop, B. Oahu BISH 1964-05-30
35 Cryptotaenia canadensis Old Pali Road, ca. 200' from lookout, windward side Growing on side of road with Commelina diffusa. Preserved_Specimen Davis, J. 102 Oahu BISH 1979-04-29
36 Cryptotaenia canadensis Pololu Valley, Kohala Growing along waterfalls, cliffs, etc.; locally common along ditch trail. Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 3180 Hawaii BISH 1926-08-10
37 Cryptotaenia canadensis S Kona District. Tr 61(125); W slopes of Mauna Loa; Honaunau Forest Reserve along NNW road Growing on pahoehoe; Wet `ohi`a forest w/other native trees and a tree fern and native shrub understory. Preserved_Specimen Warshauer, F.R. 1981 Hawaii BISH 1978-07-10
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