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Commelina diffusa

Burm.f. (1768)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Commelinales Family: Commelinaceae Genus: Commelina

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Annual herbs.

Stems: Stems at first erect, later decumbent, rooting at the nodes, up to 4 dm long, glabrous or nearly so.

Roots: Fibrous root system.

Leaves: Leaves simple. Alternate, spiralled. Blades narrowly to broadly lanceolate, 3.5–11 cm long, 0.8–2 cm wide. Apex acute to acuminate. Base rounded to cuneate. Upper surfaces glabrous to sparsely scabrous; lower surfaces glabrous. Margins entire. Veins parallel. Sheaths 1–2 cm long, ciliate on the upper edge (hairs translucent or whitish), otherwise glabrous to sparsely puberulent. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers in spathes 1.5–2 cm long, margins not connate at base, gradually tapering to the acute or obtuse apex, peduncles usually exserted from spathe. Flowers bisexual (perfect), hypogeous flowers not present. Calyx of 3 sepals 1 shorter, the lateral 2 sometimes connate. Corolla of 3 petals; petals blue, the upper 2 reniform, the lower one smaller, ca. 6 mm long, saccate. Stamens 3, staminodes 3. Ovary superior, 3-carpellate, 2–3-celled, 2 of the cells with 1–2 ovules, the other sterile or with 1 ovule.

Fruit: Capsules oblong; trigonous; ca. 5 mm; 3-valved; posterior valve with 1 seed; indehiscent; other 2 valves each with 2 seeds; dehiscent. Seeds 5; the surface raised–reticulate.

Ploidy: 2n = 2n = 28; 30; 42; ca.45; 56; 58; 60; 72

Habitat: Often forming a conspicuous part of ground cover in mesic valleys to disturbed mesic and wet forest and other disturbed sites.

Elevation Range: 5–1,220 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Naturalized
Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Water/Ocean

Vegetative Reproduction

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Fl. Indica: 18 (1768)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1379 (Mi, K, O, Mo, L, M, H); Starr & Starr 2008/Chisholm s.n. BISH 116380 (Mi†, 1931)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
2 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
3 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
4 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
5 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
6 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
7 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
8 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
9 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
10 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
11 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
12 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
13 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
14 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
15 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
16 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
17 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
18 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
19 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
20 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
21 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
22 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
23 Commelina diffusa 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. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
24 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
25 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
26 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
27 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
28 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
29 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
30 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
31 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
32 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
33 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
34 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
35 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
36 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
37 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
38 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
39 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
40 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
41 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
42 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
43 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
44 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
45 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
46 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
47 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
48 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
49 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
50 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
51 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
52 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
53 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
54 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
55 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
56 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
57 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
58 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
59 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
60 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
61 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
62 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
63 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
64 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
65 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
66 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
67 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
68 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
69 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
70 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
71 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
72 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
73 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
74 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
75 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
76 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
77 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
78 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
79 Commelina diffusa 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. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
80 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
81 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
82 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
83 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
84 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
85 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
86 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
87 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
88 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
89 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
90 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
91 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
92 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
93 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
94 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
95 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
96 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
97 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
98 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
99 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
100 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
101 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
102 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
103 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
104 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
105 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
106 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
107 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
108 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
109 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
110 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
111 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
112 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
113 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
114 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
115 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
116 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
117 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
118 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
119 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
120 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
121 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
122 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
123 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
124 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
125 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
126 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
127 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
128 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
129 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
130 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
131 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
132 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
133 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
134 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
135 Commelina diffusa 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. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
136 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
137 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
138 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
139 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
140 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
141 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
142 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
143 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
144 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
145 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
146 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
147 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
148 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
149 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
150 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
151 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
152 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
153 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
154 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
155 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
156 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
157 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
158 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
159 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
160 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
161 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
162 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
163 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
164 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
165 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
166 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
167 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
168 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
169 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
170 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
171 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
172 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
173 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
174 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
175 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
176 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
177 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
178 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
179 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
180 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
181 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
182 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
183 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
184 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
185 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
186 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
187 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
188 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
189 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
190 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
191 Commelina diffusa 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. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
192 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
193 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
194 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
195 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
196 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
197 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
198 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
199 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
200 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
201 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
202 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
203 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
204 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
205 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
206 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
207 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
208 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
209 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
210 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
211 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
212 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
213 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
214 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
215 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
216 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
217 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
218 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
219 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
220 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
221 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
222 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
223 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
224 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
225 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
226 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
227 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
228 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
229 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
230 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
231 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
232 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
233 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
234 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
235 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
236 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
237 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
238 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
239 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
240 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
241 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
242 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
243 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
244 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
245 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
246 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
247 Commelina diffusa 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. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
248 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
249 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
250 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
251 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
252 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
253 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
254 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
255 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
256 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
257 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
258 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
259 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
260 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
261 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
262 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
263 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
264 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
265 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
266 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
267 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
268 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
269 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
270 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
271 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
272 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
273 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
274 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
275 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
276 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
277 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
278 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
279 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
280 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
281 Commelina diffusa Mahanaloa Valley to jct. with Kuia Valley Bottom of valley. Preserved_Specimen Forming large clumps; stems sprawling, flowers blue. Wagner, W.L. 5066 Kauai BISH 1983-08-31
282 Commelina diffusa Kailua; edge of Kaelepulu Pond north & west borders Edge of pond. Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1940-05-30
283 Commelina diffusa along the side of a dirt road that runs throught the Nanawale forest Reserve The plant is fairly common on the side of the road. Preserved_Specimen Yoshida, L. 79.003 Hawaii BISH 1979-02-12
284 Commelina diffusa Kalihi Side of stream. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Flower delicate blue; two main petals, stem white. Hume, E.P. 23 Oahu BISH 1930-11-22
285 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
286 Commelina diffusa Mauna Loa Strip Rd., about 2.5 mi from intersctn with Kona-Hilo Highway; or about 100 m (NE) uphill from 4,000 ft. elevation sign at right side of road, or about 1 mi past Kipuka Puaulu (plot 20) Acacia-Sapindus savanna community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 172 Hawaii BISH 1966-07-27
287 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
288 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Hana Hwy., about 15 mi from Hana Abundant along highway. Associated with grasses, Hedychium. Preserved_Specimen Low, creeping herb. Stems succulent, leaves ovate-elliptic; flowers paired, enclosed by bract. Corolla blue. Ishikawa, S. 188 Maui BISH 1972-12-19
289 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts., N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli stream bank Preserved_Specimen flowers clear white St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
290 Commelina diffusa Haupu Kipu Moist open forest. Preserved_Specimen Plant prostrate, tangled; flowers bright blue. St.John, H. 13667 Kauai BISH 1933-12-25
291 Commelina diffusa Keauhou Ranch, Kau District, near kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyu). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
292 Commelina diffusa Drive down Kona-Hilo Hwy about 6.8 mi toward Hilo from Hongo Store. Park car by unpaved road with chain across entrance (Abandoned Farm Road) located at left of Kona-Hilo Hwy. Walk up unpaved road about 100 m Metrosideros-Cibotium forest community. Preserved_Specimen Newell, C.L. 911 Hawaii BISH 1967-01-26
293 Commelina diffusa Lanaihale, Forestry plantation at N end of Munro Trail Growing in dense shade. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5806 Lanai BISH 1976-04-01
294 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu Growing on burm or dike on edge and into pond, in standing water to drier areas. Other species in area, Eclipta prostrata, Plantago major, Eleusine indica, Brachiaria mutica, Coronopus didymus. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate, herbaceous, grass-like herb. Flowers purplish-blue. Rooting where nodes touched the ground. Crago, L.M. 2005044 Oahu BISH 2005-02-04
295 Commelina diffusa Inside forest boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
296 Commelina diffusa Waianae; Kupehau Gulch in Waianae Mts Lower part of gulch. Preserved_Specimen Wilbur, R.L. 299 Oahu BISH 1947-11-06
297 Commelina diffusa Kona District, between Keauhou Bay and Mamalahoa Highway Growing on exposed dry roadside. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5384 Hawaii BISH 1975-06-24
298 Commelina diffusa Above Kava Bay, South Point Rocky bench above bay. Growing among Hyptis, Eugenia and weedy pasture grasses. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 120 Hawaii BISH 1990-04-23
299 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Hana District, Kalahu Point, PTBG Kahanu Garden, cultivated area running N from garden entrance along edge of forest Growing on overgrown archaeological site. Preserved_Specimen Herb. Stems succulent, ends ascending. Petals blue. Flynn, T.W. 2586 Maui BISH 1987-10-30
300 Commelina diffusa Hauula Flat grassland. Preserved_Specimen Flower is tiny, purple blue color. Hai, N. 17 Oahu BISH 1975-04-02
301 Commelina diffusa Lanikaula [sp?] Abundant in kukui forest. Preserved_Specimen Funk, E.J. 920048 Molokai BISH 1992-05-03
302 Commelina diffusa East Maui, Pua o entabeni, HC 1 370 Hana Hwy, Haiku Preserved_Specimen Annual; flowers blue. Annable, C.R. 3163 Maui BISH 1996-11-23
303 Commelina diffusa 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. Ground cover in the shade; Preserved_Specimen Flowers blue. Abbott, I.A. 91.34 Maui BISH 1991-03-05
304 Commelina diffusa Kau District: Keauhou Ranch, near Kilauea Forest boundary Growing in pasture with Pennisetum clandestinum (kikuyugrass). Preserved_Specimen Creeping herb. No flowers present. Cuddihy, L.W. 620 Hawaii BISH 1980-10-02
305 Commelina diffusa Poipu, Waiohai vacant, ~25 acre lot Preserved_Specimen herb, rooting at node; sheathing leaf base, long, ciliate; dark green, lanceolate leaves Dunn, L. 292 Kauai BISH 2003-10-02
306 Commelina diffusa Honolulu; Lyon Arboretum Preserved_Specimen Creeping, succulent plant, rooting at the nodes. Flowers bright blue. Weed. Herbst, D.R. 649 Oahu BISH 1967-10-12
307 Commelina diffusa Liliha; Liliha Street Common weed along roadside. Preserved_Specimen Flower blue, two petals with ??? Oahu BISH 1920-10-21
308 Commelina diffusa Kaupulehu; Transect T12 Remnant Diospyros forest; growing among Pennisetum. Preserved_Specimen +/- succulent herb. Takeuchi, W.N. 5710 Hawaii BISH 1989-12-26
309 Commelina diffusa Kilauea Town; Hanalei District In yard of abandoned plantation house. Preserved_Specimen Scandent herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
310 Commelina diffusa Kahana Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 68 Oahu BISH 1908-10-03
311 Commelina diffusa Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue, HI, US OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/18/2007
312 Commelina diffusa Windward side of northern part of Kalepa Ridge Windward side. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1977-07-20
313 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Hawaii HAPI 3/25/2007
314 Commelina diffusa Prospect St, between Miller & Pele Sts, S slope of Punchbowl OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/18/2007
315 Commelina diffusa Palolo Valley along stream Preserved_Specimen Garber, D.W. 30 Oahu BISH 1919-11-02
316 Commelina diffusa Puna District: Collected in the ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve. Found on the side of the old railroad Growing on the side of the old railroad. Preserved_Specimen ESP Field Crew Hawaii BISH 1979-10-05
317 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
318 Commelina diffusa Kalaupapa; trail, between switchback 6 and 8 Preserved_Specimen sprawling herb Wysong, M.L. 623 Molokai BISH 2005-02-12
319 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/25/2007
320 Commelina diffusa James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge, Kahuku, Oahu OBSERVATION Curtis Daehler Oahu HAPI 3/21/2007
321 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 135 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
322 Commelina diffusa Koolau Mts, Tantalus, Manoa Cliffs Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 611028205 Oahu BISH 1961-10-28
323 Commelina diffusa Manoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Forbes, A. Oahu BISH 1930-07-21
324 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. W of Kunia. Along the contour trail SW of Maunauna Preserved_Specimen Bryan Jr., E.H. Oahu BISH 1967-07-04
325 Commelina diffusa Koko Head Preserved_Specimen Octavio, A.M. Oahu BISH 1929-11-11
326 Commelina diffusa Lanai Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 486 Lanai BISH 1929-10-31
327 Commelina diffusa Halawa; Along road into Halawa Valley Along road. Preserved_Specimen Herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 5746 Molokai BISH 1976-03-10
328 Commelina diffusa Waianae Mts. N fork of valley E of Palikea, Honouliuli Growing along stream bank. Preserved_Specimen Flower clear white. St.John, H. 10369 Oahu BISH 1930-02-23
329 Commelina diffusa Inside forest reserve boundary, Kaluanui Valley, near the falls (Sacred Falls) Undernearth kukui and mountain apple trees. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1978-03-21
330 Commelina diffusa Kaiholena Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 308 Lanai BISH 1914-03-17
331 Commelina diffusa Pauoa Valley Preserved_Specimen Mann, H. Oahu BISH 1864-01-01
332 Commelina diffusa Lawai Valley; Pacific Tropical Botanic Garden Common in moist, shaded areas. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate herb with blue flowers. Herbst, D.R. 2266 Kauai BISH 1971-12-28
333 Commelina diffusa Near Haena Along highway. Associated with Bryophyllum, Desmodium and grasses with overstory of Psidium and Eugenia. Preserved_Specimen Weedy, prostrate herb; flowers paired, enclosed by leafy bract; petals blue. Stems succulent. Ishikawa, S. 238 Kauai BISH 1973-04-14
334 Commelina diffusa Mokuleia; 2nd gulch E of Puu Kaupakuhale in Waianae Mts Bottom of gulch, wet. Preserved_Specimen Prostrate; flowers blue. Fosberg, F.R. 8895 Oahu BISH 1932-10-23
335 Commelina diffusa Mapulehu Valley Rocky riverbed. Preserved_Specimen St.John, H. 12778 Molokai BISH 1932-12-28
336 Commelina diffusa Kukui Grove Shade of Aleurites Preserved_Specimen Fls. white, growing with common blue form, abundant Fosberg, F.R. 12798 Kauai BISH 1936-01-04
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