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Plagiochila convoluta

Steph. (1918)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Marchantiophyta Class/Clade: Jungermanniopsida Order: Jungermanniales Family: Plagiochilaceae Genus: Plagiochila

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Endemic

Island Status

Kaua'i Endemic
O'ahu Endemic
Molokai Endemic
Lana'i Endemic
Maui Endemic
Hawai'i Endemic

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Name Published In: Sp. Hepat. (Stephani) 6: 141 (1918)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Plagiochila convoluta Waimea District. Awaawapuhi, north facing slopes. Metrosideros-Acacia montane mesic forest w/Alphitonia ponderosa, Xylosma hawaiiensis, Antidesma platyphylla, Bobea brevipes, Myrsine lanaiensis, Dodnaea viscosa, Planchonella sandwisensis, Wikstroemia furcata, Leptecophylla tameiameiae, Ka Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 16356 Kauai BISH 2015-03-12
2 Plagiochila convoluta Waiomao. Ahupuaa of Waikiki, ili aina of Palolo. On slope below Kaau crater. Southeastern Koolau Mountains. Epiphytic on Metrosideros polymorpha embedded in Cuspidatula robusta and Bazzania brighamii in wet forest. Also growing with Dicranopteris linearis, Psidium cattleianum, Miconia crenata, Citharexylum caudatum, Cibotium chamissoi, Sadleria pallida, and others. Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 857 Oahu BISH 2024-10-11
3 Plagiochila convoluta Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, in and near Awehi Gulch, Metrosideros polymorpha forest below Puu Akala cabin, including deep moist forested gulch. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023243 Hawaii BISH 2023-03-24
4 Plagiochila convoluta Puu Makaala State Reserve NW of end of Amaumau Road Forest of Metrosideros polymorpha and Cibotium glaucum.. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2022228 Hawaii BISH 2022-02-05
5 Plagiochila convoluta Olaa Forest Tract; 1 km NE of the first bend in Wright Road In tufts on Cibotium, fairly dense shade. Montane rain forest. Preserved_Specimen Burton, P.J. 509 Hawaii BISH 1979-04-08
6 Plagiochila convoluta Puu Makaala State Reserve NW of end of Amaumau Rd Forest of Metrosideros polymorpha and Cibotium glaucum. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2022172 Hawaii BISH 2022-01-25
7 Plagiochila convoluta at and near Summit of Pu`u Ka`ala, Pu`u Ka`ala Natural Area Reserve. Boggy Metrosideros polymorpha forest Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 373 Oahu BISH 2022-05-17
8 Plagiochila convoluta Along Mt Kaala Rd, uphill from the water tanks and downhill from where the Dupont Trail meets Mt Kaala Rd, M.K. Thomas collections on this date, 09 NOV 2022 mostly from S side of road (some collections from N side). Steep wet rock-cut face ranging from 1-9 m tall below overhanging patches of Machaerina angustifolia. With Dryopteris fusco-atra, Cibotium, Begonia foliosa, Trematolobelia kaalae, Plantago, Metrosideros polymorpha, Pipturus albidus, Gunnera, Pilea peploides, introduced Adiantum, Peperomia cookiana, Hydrangea arguta. Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 533 Oahu BISH 2022-11-09
9 Plagiochila convoluta TNC Waikamoi Preserve, western fork of Honomanu Stream. Wet montane forest of planted conifers (upper elevations) to native Metrosideros-dominated forest at lower elevations. On twigs in spray of waterfall. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023137 Maui BISH 2023-02-23
10 Plagiochila convoluta Saddle Road at Mile 9.5 Old growth kipuka of Metrosidferos polymorpha Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2020212 Hawaii BISH 2020-02-17
11 Plagiochila convoluta Puu Makaala State Reserve NW of end of Amaumau Road Forest of Metrosideros polymorpha and Cibotium glaucum Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2022605 Hawaii BISH 2022-06-16
12 Plagiochila convoluta Hanalei District. Honopu Rim Acacia koa - Metrosideros polymorpha - Dicranopteris linearis montane mesic 95% closed, 12-15 m tall canopy, Metrosideros polymorpha, Acacia koa; 90% understory canopy of Psychotria mariniana, P. greenwelliae, Nestegis sandwicensis, Melicope barbigera, M. anisata, Myrsine pet Preserved_Specimen Wood, K.R. 15129 Kauai BISH 2012-07-25
13 Plagiochila convoluta USA, Hawaiian Islands, Maui, East Maui, TNC's Waikamoi Preserve, Upper Waikamoi, west of Honomanu gulch along contour trail, edge of forest and shrubland, 6406ft, Aspect: NE. Opportunistic collections in subalpine shrubland. Subalpine shrubland: Vaccinium reticulatum, Oreobolus, Lycopodium, Metrosideros, Carex alligat, Carex uncinata, Dryopteris glabra hobdyana, Leptecophylla, Pteridium, Sadleria cyatheoides, Coprosma ernodeoides, Coprosma montana. Preserved_Specimen Pezzillo, Z. 1197 Maui BISH 2025-05-21
14 Plagiochila convoluta Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, in and near Awehi Gulch, Metrosideros polymorpha forest below Puu Akala cabin, including deep moist forested gulch. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023253 Hawaii BISH 2023-03-24
15 Plagiochila convoluta Saddle Road at Mile 9.5 Old growth kipuka of Metrosideros polymorpha. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2020182 Hawaii BISH 2020-02-17
16 Plagiochila convoluta Puu Makaala State Reserve ca. 0.4 miles NW of end of Amaumau Rd Forest of Metrosideros polymorpha and Cibotium glaucum Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2020835 Hawaii BISH 2020-10-10
17 Plagiochila convoluta Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, in and near Awehi Gulch; below Puu Akala cabin Metrosideros polymorpha forest below Puu Akala cabin, including deep moist forested gulch Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023399 Hawaii BISH 2023-03-26
18 Plagiochila convoluta TNC Waikamoi Preserve, western fork of Honomanu Stream. Wet montane forest of planted conifers (upper elevations) to native Metrosideros-dominated forest at lower elevations. On twigs in spray of waterfall. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023148 Maui BISH 2023-02-23
19 Plagiochila convoluta Puu Makaala State Reserve Forest of Metrosideros polymorpha and Cibotium glaucum Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2019097 Hawaii BISH 2019-10-31
20 Plagiochila convoluta Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, in and near Awehi Gulch; below Puu Akala cabin Metrosideros polymorpha forest below Puu Akala cabin, including deep moist forested gulch Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023387 Hawaii BISH 2023-03-26
21 Plagiochila convoluta along road near summit of island at Haalealepaakai. Adjacent to rare snail enclosure. Exotic Eucalyptus-Leptospermum-Psidium cattleianum forest. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 22288 Lanai BISH 2022-03-22
22 Plagiochila convoluta Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, in and near Awehi Gulch, Metrosideros polymorpha forest below Puu Akala cabin, including deep moist forested gulch. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023242 Hawaii BISH 2023-03-24
23 Plagiochila convoluta Along Mt Kaala Rd, uphill from the water tanks and downhill from where the Dupont Trail meets Mt Kaala Rd, M.K. Thomas collections on this date, 09 NOV 2022 mostly from S side of road (some collections from N side). Steep wet rock-cut face ranging from 1-9 m tall below overhanging patches of Machaerina angustifolia. With Dryopteris fusco-atra, Cibotium, Begonia foliosa, Trematolobelia kaalae, Plantago, Metrosideros polymorpha, Pipturus albidus, Gunnera, Pilea peploides, introduced Adiantum, Peperomia cookiana, Hydrangea arguta. Preserved_Specimen Thomas, M.K. 490 Oahu BISH 2022-11-09
24 Plagiochila convoluta Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, in and near Awehi Gulch, Metrosideros polymorpha forest below Puu Akala cabin, including deep moist forested gulch. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023261 Hawaii BISH 2023-03-24
25 Plagiochila convoluta USA, Hawaiian Islands, Maui, East Maui, TNC's Waikamoi Preserve, Upper Waikamoi, west of Honomanu gulch along contour trail, edge of forest and shrubland, 6413ft, Aspect: NE. Opportunistic collections in subalpine shrubland. Subalpine shrubland: Vaccinium reticulatum, Oreobolus, Lycopodium, Metrosideros, Carex alligat, Carex uncinata, Dryopteris glabra hobdyana, Leptecophylla, Pteridium, Sadleria cyatheoides, Coprosma ernodeoides, Coprosma montana. Preserved_Specimen Pezzillo, Z. 1204 Maui BISH 2025-05-21
26 Plagiochila convoluta NW Haleakala: Ahupuaa of Kalialinui S of Puu Nianiau In remnant forested to grass & scrub-dominated gully. On underside of rock ledge in gully floor. Preserved_Specimen Hoe, W.J. 4405 Maui BISH 1977-06-01
27 Plagiochila convoluta along road near summit of island at Lanaihale. Vicinity of rare snail enclosure. 20° 48' 37-45 N, 156° 52' 20-24 W Exotic Eucalyptus-Leptospermum-Psidium cattleianum forest along road near summit Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 22341 Lanai BISH 2022-03-23
28 Plagiochila convoluta Puu Makaala State Reserve NW of end of Amaumau Road Forest of Metrosideros polymorpha and Cibotium glaucum.. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2022231 Hawaii BISH 2022-02-05
29 Plagiochila convoluta Puu MakaalaNatural Area Reserve, 0.4 km by air S of Mauna Loa Boys School Metrosideros polymorpha-Acacia koa kipuka. With mixture of other leafy liverworts Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2021668 Hawaii BISH 2021-08-19
30 Plagiochila convoluta near Thurston Lava Tube Preserved_Specimen Cooray, R.G. 71011211 Hawaii BISH 1971-01-12
31 Plagiochila convoluta Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. Nauhi Gulch, Ca.1 km mauka of Nauhi Cabin. Deep moist gulch shaded by remnant Metrosideros Polymorpha forest. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023294 Hawaii BISH 2023-03-25
32 Plagiochila convoluta along road near summit of island. Exotic Eucalyptus-Leptospermum-Psidium cattleianum forest along road near summit. Much Diplopterygium pinnatum in understory. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 22335 Lanai BISH 2022-03-22
33 Plagiochila convoluta along road near summit of island of Haalealepaakai. Adjacent to rare snail enclosure. Exotic Euccalyptus-Leptospermum-Psidium cattleianum forest along road near summit. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 22304 Lanai BISH 2022-03-22
34 Plagiochila convoluta Mauna Loa Estates, Volcano; Liona Street near junction with Ala Ohia Street. Base of ohia tree Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2021231 Hawaii BISH 2021-02-14
35 Plagiochila convoluta along road near summit of island. Exotic Eucalyptus-Leptospermum-Psidium cattleianum forest along road near summit. Much Diplopterygium pinnatum in understory. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 22337 Lanai BISH 2022-03-22
36 Plagiochila convoluta Maluhia Nature Trail north of Kilauea Lodge, Volcano Village. Metrosideros polymorpha-Cibotium glaucum forest Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2023413 Hawaii BISH 2023-08-03
37 Plagiochila convoluta Niaulani Forest, Volcano Arts Center, Volcano Village Old growth Metrosideros polymorpha and Cibotium glaucum Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2020945 Hawaii BISH 2020-11-06
38 Plagiochila convoluta Mauna Loa Estates, Volcano; Liona Street near junction with Ala Ohia Street Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 2021235 Hawaii BISH 2021-02-15
39 Plagiochila convoluta Atkatsuka Orchid Gardens, Volcano. On Hwy 11 at about Mile 22. Preserved_Specimen Freire, A.V. 20221004 Hawaii BISH 2022-12-30
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