L., Amaranthaceae |
Present on Pacific Islands? yes
Primarily a threat at high elevations? no
Common name(s): [more details]
Austral: erofai |
Chamorro: chichiton, chichitun, lasocata, lasogado |
Chinese: tu niu xi |
Chuukese: ikkakeeke, likakeeke, likkakééké, liko, niké, niko, niroke, seetan, uökö, uoko |
English: achyranthes, burweed, chaff-flower, chaffbur, crocus stuff, crokars staff, devil's horsewhip, prickly chaff-flower |
Fijian: sono ivi |
French: herbe à Bengalis, herbe sergen, queue de rat |
Kapingamarangi: tikeng tutui |
Mangarevan: aerofai, pukawapuataratara |
Maori (Cook Islands): kōpū varu, piripiri, tama enua, tumu enua |
Marquesan: moto ouaua, otunatuna, teitaa |
Marshallese: kaleklek, kaloklok |
Mokilese: suga dugokok |
Niuean: lamoa fisi, talamoa, talamoa fisi, talamoa fiti |
Palauan: louch beluu, louch el beluu |
Pohnpeian: osen likendinikep |
Samoan: laau tālātālā, laau talatala, lau tamatama, tamatama |
Satawalese: eeggohur |
Spanish: cadillo chichoborugo, cadillo de mazorca, mazotillo, rabo de chancho, rabo de ratón |
Tahitian: aero fai, aerofai, airovai, aruhai, erofai |
Tokelauan: lau tamatama |
Tongan: tamatama |
Tuamotuan: aero fai, arofai |
Tuvaluan: sisi vao, tamatama |
Ulithian: koi |
Wallisian: tamatama |
Woleaian: gugu |
Yapese: gogo |
Habit: herb
Description:
Genus: "Erect or ascending herbs or shrubs; leaves opposite, the blades entire; inflorescences terminal and axillary, spicate, erect, many-flowered; becoming elongate, with only a few flowers open at the same time; flowers hermaphrodite, solitary in axils of acute, membranous, persistent bracts, subtended by 2 bracteoles, deflexed after anthesis, the bracteoles consisting of a long spine and bearing on each side of base a shorter, membranous, nerveless wing; tepals 5, spreading during anthesis, before and after anthesis erect, membranous or herbaceous, 1- or more-nerved, acute, sometimes pungent in fruit; stamens 5, much shorter than perianth, the filaments proximally connate into a short cup, the free parts alternating with short, broad pseudostaminodes, the anthers oblong, 2-celled (4-loculed); ovary glabrous, the ovule 1, pendent from a long funicle, the style filiform, short, the stigma capitate, utricle falling off together with perianth and bracteoles, ellipsoid, indehiscent, 1-seeded, with truncate or depressed apex, thin-walled, the seed erect." (Smith, 1981; p. 290)
Species: "A coarse, ligneous herb or shrub 0.8-4 m high, sometimes almost treelike. The tepals are white to pale lavender, the filaments while to rich pink, and the fruit orange to reddish purple or brown." (Smith, 1981; p. 290).
"A coarse, rambling or erect widely branched annual or short-lived perennial with a semi-woody base; taproot long with lateral branches throughout; stem 0.5 to 2 m tall, angularly-ribbed, generally square, more or less densely hairy and thickened above the nodes; leaves opposite, oblong-obovate to elliptic or obovate from an acute or obtuse base; tip acuminate, acute, obtuse or rounded; blade entire, flat or somewhat wavy, more or less pubescent, 2 to 10 cm long, 0.7 to 5 cm wide; petiole 0.5 to 1.5 cm long; inflorescence terminal spikes, rigid, 10 to 50 cm long excluding the peduncle, with paired branches below; rachis robust, angularly-ribbed, more or less hairy; flowers small, green, perfect, densely arranged at top of spike, less clustered in the center, scattered and often in pairs near the base; subtended by long-acuminate bracts or bracteoles, 2 to 3.5 mm long, stiff and spiny, erect before anthesis reflexed later, persistent; sepals 5, green with pale margins, ovate-lanceolate, acuminate, 3.5 to 5.5 mm long during anthesis, five filaments 2.2 to 3.5 mm long; pseudo-staminodia with or without dorsal, truncate, long-fringed scales; ovary top-shaped with 1- to 2-mm style; fruit and utricle (a small prickly bur), 2.5 to 2.8 mm long, rounded at the base; enclosed by persistent perianth and bracts, 4 to 5 mm long, detaching easily from rachis; seed 2 to 3 mm long, 1 to 1.5 mm wide, truncate above, reddish to dark brown and shiny, enclosed in chaffy calyx parts that remain attached. This species is readily distinguished by the opposite leaves, branched stem and spiny bracts that are erect before flowering but then become reflexed and readily adhere to animals and clothing" (Holm et al., 1997; p. 13).
Description from the Flora of China online.
Description from the Flora of North America onkline.
Habitat/ecology: "It frequently occurs in waste areas, and along roadsides, foot paths, railroads and sand dunes. It often infest fence rows, open woodland, and the boarders of forests and coffee fields. It has adapted to a wide range of environments (Holm et al., 1997; p. 13).
In Fiji, "occurs from near sea level to about 900 m elevation as an abundantly naturalized weed on rocky shores, limestone islets, and grassy slopes, in coastal thickets, cultivated areas, and along roadsides and forest trails" (Smith, 1981; p. 290). In Hawaii, "naturalized in low elevation, open, dry disturbed habitats, such as along roadsides" (Wagner et al., 1999; pp. 180-181). In Niue, "locally fairly common in waste places, especially near tracks" (Sykes, 1970; p. 40). In Guam, "a troublesome, frequent weed of waste ground, trails, etc." [probably native] (Stone, 1970; p. 270). In Papua New Guinea, "a weed of pastures, roadsides and waste places; also in natural situations, behind beaches, in savannah grassland. Widely spread, at low elevations in areas of seasonal climate" (Henty & Pritchard, 1975; p. 51). In Tonga, "a common plantation and waste area weed" (Yuncker, 1959; p. 108). In Papua New Guinea, "a weed of dry open places, such as roadsides and gardens, especially in areas subject to a dry season, at 0-200(?) altitude" (Womersley, 1978; p. 15). In Tonga, "a common plantation and waste area weed" (Yuncker, 1959; p. 108).
Propagation: Seed
Native range: "Probably indigenous in southeastern Asia and now a ubiquitous weed, found in Pacific archipelagoes eastward to the Tuamotus" (Smith, 1981; p. 290).
"Native or aboriginally introduced to Polynesia" (Whistler, 1988; p. 6). Fosberg et al. (1979; p. 67) lists as native to Micronesia.
Presence:
Pacific | |||
Country/Terr./St. & Island group |
Location |
Cited status &
Cited as invasive & Cited as cultivated & Cited as aboriginal introduction? |
Reference &
Comments |
American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Ofu Island | Whistler, W. A. (1980) (p. 159) | |
American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Olosega Island | Whistler, W. A. (1980) (p. 159) | |
American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Olosega Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (2001) (voucher ID: PTBG 35216)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera L. |
|
American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Tau Island | Whistler, W. A. (1980) (p. 159) | |
American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Tau Island |
Yuncker, T. G. (1945) (p. 37)
Vouchers cited: Garber 563 (BISH), Garber 568 (BISH), W. Harris 322 (BISH) |
|
American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Tau Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1990) (voucher ID: PTBG 9104)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera |
|
American Samoa
Tutuila Islands |
Aunuu Island | Whistler, W. A. (1980) (p. 159) | |
American Samoa
Tutuila Islands |
Tutuila Island | Whistler, W. A. (1980) (p. 159) | |
American Samoa
Tutuila Islands |
Tutuila Island |
introduced
invasive |
Setchell, William Albert (1924) (p. 96) |
Australia (Pacific offshore islands)
Lord Howe Island |
Lord Howe Island |
native
|
Orchard, Anthony E., ed. (1994) (p. 18)
"Probably native on coastal cliffs and similar habitats but becoming invasive and weedy on disturbed soil". Vouchers cited: A.N. Rodd 1452 (K, NSW), J.C. Game 69/274e (K), P.S. Green 1650 (A, K) |
Australia (Pacific offshore islands)
Norfolk Islands |
Norfolk Island |
native
|
Orchard, Anthony E., ed. (1994) (p. 7)
"Probably native on coastal cliffs and similar habitats but becoming invasive and weedy on disturbed soil". Vouchers cited: O. Evans (K), P.S. Green 1446 (A), J.H. Maiden & J.L. Boorman (K, NSW) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Agrigan (Agrihan) Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Agrigan (Agrihan) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Fosberg, F. R./Falanruw, M. V. C./Sachet, M.-H. (1975) (p. 23)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 31596 (US) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Aguijan (Agiguan, Aguihan) Island |
introduced
|
Raulerson, L. (2006) (p. 28) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Asuncion Island |
native
|
Falanruw, M. V. C. (1989) (p. 8) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Asuncion Island |
introduced
|
Fosberg, F. R./Falanruw, M. V. C./Sachet, M.-H. (1977) (p. 29)
Voucher cited: Falanruw 3124 (US) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Guguan Island |
introduced
invasive |
Fosberg, F. R./Falanruw, M. V. C./Sachet, M.-H. (1977) (p. 29)
var. fruticosa (Lam.) Boerl. Voucher cited: Falanruw 3102 (US) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Pagan Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Pagan Island |
introduced
invasive |
Fosberg, F. R./Falanruw, M. V. C./Sachet, M.-H. (1975) (p. 23)
Voucher cited: Moore 338 (US) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Rota Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Rota Island |
native
|
Space, James C./Waterhouse, Barbara/Denslow, Julie S./Nelson, Duane (2000) (p. Voucher specimen)
Voucher: BMW 5812 (BISH, BRI, GUAM, CANB) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Tinian Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Saipan |
Saipan Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Aitutaki Atoll |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Atiu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Mangaia Island | McCormack, Gerald (2013) | |
Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Mauke Island | McCormack, Gerald (2013) | |
Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Mitiaro Island | McCormack, Gerald (2013) | |
Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Rarotonga Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
Ecuador (Galápagos Islands)
Isabela Group |
Isabela Island |
introduced
invasive |
Charles Darwin Foundation (2008) |
Ecuador (Galápagos Islands)
Isabela Group |
Volcán Sierra Negra, Isabela Island |
introduced
invasive |
Charles Darwin Foundation (2008) |
Ecuador (Galápagos Islands)
San Cristóbal Group |
San Cristóbal Island |
introduced
invasive |
Charles Darwin Foundation (2008) |
Ecuador (Galápagos Islands)
Santa Cruz Group |
Santa Cruz Island |
introduced
invasive |
Charles Darwin Foundation (2008) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Lukunor (Núkúnooch) Atoll [xxx] |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Murilo (Mwiriné) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Nama Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Namoluk (Nómwunuuk) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Namoluk (Nómwunuuk) Atoll |
Marshall, Mae/Fosberg, F. R. (1975) (p. 33)
Voucher cited: Marshall 76 (US) |
|
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Namonuito (Namonweito, Nómwun Wiité) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Nomwin (Nómwiin) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Pis Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Puluwat (Pwonowót) Atoll |
native
|
Manner, H. I./Mallon, E. (1989) (p. 44)
Voucher cited: Manner & Mallon 145 (GUAM) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Satawan Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Kosrae Island |
Kosrae Island |
introduced
invasive |
Josekutty, P. C./Wakuk, E. E./Joseph, M. J. (2002) (p. 62) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Kapingamarangi Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Mokil (Mwokil) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Pohnpei Island |
introduced
invasive |
Herrera, Katherine/Lorence, David H./Flynn, Timothy/Balick, Michael J. (2010) (p. 66)
Vouchers cited: A. Dores 202 (NY, PTBG), F.R. Fosberg 26061 (BISH), W.A. Niering 546 (BISH), S. Perlman 21412 (PTBG) Naturalized |
Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Pohnpei Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (2003) (voucher ID: PTBG 43549)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera var. aspera |
|
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Eauripik Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Fais Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Fais Island |
introduced
invasive |
Fosberg, F. R./Evans, M. (1969) (p. 6)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 46711 (US) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Faraulep (Faraulap) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Ifalik (Ifaluk) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Satawal Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Satawal Island |
introduced
invasive |
Fosberg, F. R. (1969) (p. 7)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 46914 (US) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Sorol Atoll | Wagner, W. L./ Herbst, D. R./Weitzman, A./Lorence, D.H. (2013) | |
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Ulithi Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Woleai Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Bacon Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: Bryan 538 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Kandavu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: Tothill 665 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Koro Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: Tothill 664 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Mango Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: Bryan 563 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Matuku Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: Bryan 234 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Mbengga Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: Weiner 223 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Moala Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: Smith 1396 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Taveuni Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: Smith 8114 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Vanua Levu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: DA 16055 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Vanua Mbalavu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Voucher cited: Tothill 666 |
Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Viti Levu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Smith, Albert C. (1981) (p. 290)
Vouchers cited: DA 11755, DA 9683, Greenwood 61, DA 13974, DA 11866, Greenwood 61A, DA 9332, H.B.R. Parham 43 |
French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Agakauitai Island |
introduced
|
St. John, Harold (1988) (p. 13)
Observed |
French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Aukena Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Aukena Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Aukena Island |
introduced
|
St. John, Harold (1988) (p. 13)
Voucher cited: St. John 14662 (BISH) |
French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Mangareva (Gambier) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Mangareva (Gambier) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Fatu Hiva Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Fatu Hiva Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2013) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Fatu Hiva Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Voucher cited: S.P. Perlman & K.R. Wood 15001 (PAP) Adventice |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Fatu Hiva Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1995) (voucher ID: PTBG 22468)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera var. aspera L. |
|
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Hiva Oa Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Hiva Oa Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2013) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Hiva Oa Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Mohotani (Mohotane, Mohotane) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Mohotani (Mohotane, Mohotane) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2013) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Mohotani (Mohotane, Mohotane) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Nuku Hiva (Nukahiva) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Nuku Hiva (Nukahiva) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2013) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Nuku Hiva (Nukahiva) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Tahuata (Tuhuata) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Tahuata (Tuhuata) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2013) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Tahuata (Tuhuata) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Huka (Huahuna, Uahuka) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Huka (Huahuna, Uahuka) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2013) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Huka (Huahuna, Uahuka) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Huka (Huahuna, Uahuka) Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1964) (voucher ID: PTBG 8938)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera var. aspera |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Pou (Huapu, Uapou, Uapu) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Pou (Huapu, Uapou, Uapu) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2013) |
French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Pou (Huapu, Uapou, Uapu) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Bora Bora Island |
introduced
invasive |
Welsh, S. L. (1998) (p. 25)
Voucher cited: Grant 4873 |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Bora Bora Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Bora Bora Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Voucher cited: J. Florence 12015 (PAP) Adventice |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Huahine Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Huahine Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Vouchers cited: J. Florence & R. Tahuaitu 11556 (PAP); var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend: F.R. Fosberg 61174 (PAP), D. Baré 6 (PAP) Adventice |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Maiao (Maiaoiti, Mauiti, Tupuaemanu) Island |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Maupiti (Maurua) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. aspera. Voucher cited: J.-F. Butaud & F.A. Jacq 41 (PAP) Adventice |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Mehetia (Mahetia, Meetia) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Moorea Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Raiatea (Havai) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Welsh, S. L. (1998) (p. 25)
Vouchers cited: Moore 346, BRY 26422 |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Raiatea (Havai) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Raiatea (Havai) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Tahaa Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Tahiti Island |
introduced
invasive |
Welsh, S. L. (1998) (p. 25)
Vouchers cited: Setchell & Parks 320, Grant 4006, Grant 4676 |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Tahiti Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Tahiti Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Tetiaroa Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 3269 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Tupai Island |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: M.-H. Sachet 1996 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Anaa Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Apataki (Apaataki) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Hao (Hau) Atoll |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Hiti Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Katiu (Katui) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Kauehi (Kawehi) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Kaukura Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Makatea (Maatea) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Makatea (Maatea) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Voucher cited: J. Florence 3025 (PAP) Adventice |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Marutea Sud (Marutea South) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Matureivavao (Maturei Vavao) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Napuka Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Niau Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Nukutavake Island |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Paraoa Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence, A.J. Chepstow-Lusty & S. Waldren 10932 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Rangiroa (Rairoa) Atoll |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Vouchers cited: J. Florence 9972 (PAP), J. Florence 9954 (PAP), J. Florence 10021 (PAP) Adventice |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Raroia Atoll |
native
|
Meyer, Jean-Yves/Fourdrigniez, Marie (2008) (p. 10)
Var. velutina |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Raroia Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence, A.J. Chepstow-Lusty & S. Waldren 10932 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Reao Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence, A.J. Chepstow-Lusty & S. Waldren 10932 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Taenga Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence, A.J. Chepstow-Lusty & S. Waldren 10932 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Taiaro Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence, A.J. Chepstow-Lusty & S. Waldren 10932 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Takapoto Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: M.-H. Sachet 2018 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Takume (Takurea) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence, A.J. Chepstow-Lusty & S. Waldren 10932 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Tenararo (Tenaroa) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence, A.J. Chepstow-Lusty & S. Waldren 10932 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Tenarunga Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 3269 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Tepoto Nord Island |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 3269 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Tikehau (Tikahau) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Vouchers cited: J. Florence 7070 (PAP), J. Florence 7124 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Tikei (Tikai, Tiku) Island |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 3269 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Toau (Tovau) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 3269 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Tuanake Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 3269 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Tureia Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: M.-H. Sachet 1996 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Vahanga Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: M.-H. Sachet 1996 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Tuamotu Archipelago |
Vanavana (Vana Vana) Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: M.-H. Sachet 1996 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Maria Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence 10171 (PAP) |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Raivavae (Raevavae) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Raivavae (Raevavae) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. aspera. Vouchers cited: J. Florence 5692 (PAP), J. Florence 5804 (PAP), J. Florence 5864 (PAP), J. Florence & W.R. Sykes 11148 (PAP) Adventice |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rapa Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rapa Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Vouchers cited: J. Florence 6319 (PAP), J. Florence 6331 (PAP) Adventice |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rapa Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (2002) (voucher ID: PTBG 42025)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera |
|
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rapa Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (2002) (voucher ID: PTBG 42304)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera |
|
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rimatara (Rimitara) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rimatara (Rimitara) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rurutu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rurutu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Vouchers cited: J. Florence 5568 (PAP), J. Florence 5592 (PAP), J. Florence 5973 (PAP), J. Florence 6150 (PAP), J. Florence 9198 (PAP), J. Florence 9207 (PAP) Adventice |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Tubuai Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Tubuai Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Adventice |
Guam
Guam Island |
Guam Island |
native
|
Stone, Benjamin C. (1970) (p. 270)
Vouchers cited: Stone 4758 (GUAM), Stone 5269 (GUAM) |
Guam
Guam Island |
Guam Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Guam
Guam Island |
Guam Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1994) (voucher ID: PTBG 22362)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera var. aspera |
|
Guam
Guam Island |
Guam Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1954) (voucher ID: PTBG 26636)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera var. aspera |
|
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Hawaii (Big) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Wagner, Warren L./Herbst, Derral R./Sohmer, S. H. (1999) (pp. 180-181) |
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Lānai Island |
introduced
|
Wester, Lyndon (1992) (p. 125) |
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Molokai Island |
introduced
invasive |
Staples, George W./Imada, Clyde T./Herbst, Derral R. (2002) (p. 4)
Voucher cited: N. Matayoshi s.n. (BISH 652141) |
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Oahu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Wagner, Warren L./Herbst, Derral R./Sohmer, S. H. (1999) (pp. 180-181) |
Japan (offshore islands)
Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands |
Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands |
introduced
|
Kato, Hidetoshi (2007)
Var. aspera |
Kiribati
Line Islands |
Tabuaeran (Fanning) Atoll |
introduced
|
Wester, Lyndon (1985) (p. 21)
Collected by Arundel but not recorded since. |
Kiribati
Tungaru (Gilbert) Islands |
Tarawa Atoll |
Swarbrick, John T. (1997) (p. 88)
Presence not verified |
|
Marshall Islands
Ralik Chain |
Enewetak (Ãnewetak, Eniwetok) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Marshall Islands
Ralik Chain |
Enewetak (Ãnewetak, Eniwetok) Atoll |
introduced
invasive |
St. John, Harold (1960) (p. 325)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 24348 (US) |
Marshall Islands
Ralik Chain |
Enewetak (Ãnewetak, Eniwetok) Atoll |
introduced
invasive |
Fosberg, F. R. (1955) (p. 9)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 24348 (US) |
New Caledonia
Îles Bélep (Belep Islands) |
Île Art |
introduced
invasive |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Voucher cited: MacKee 19449 |
New Caledonia
Îles Chesterfield |
Îles Chesterfield |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Vouchers cited: Anon s.n., Kusser in MacKee 33998, Kusser in MacKee 34009, Kusser in MacKee 34019 |
New Caledonia
Récifs D'Entrecasteaux (D'Entrecasteaux Reefs) |
Île Huon |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Voucher cited: Jacquier in MacKee 44249 |
New Caledonia
Récifs D'Entrecasteaux (D'Entrecasteaux Reefs) |
Île Surprise |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Vouchers cited: Rolland in MacKee 15953, Boulet in MacKee 31459 |
New Caledonia
Hunter Island |
Île Hunter |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Voucher cited: Monzier in Veillon 6923 |
New Caledonia
Îles Loyauté (Loyalte Islands) |
Île Maré |
introduced
invasive |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Voucher cited: Sarasin 488 (Z) |
New Caledonia
Îles Loyauté (Loyalte Islands) |
Île Walpole |
introduced
invasive |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Voucher cited: Hmakone & Sam in MacKee 25850 |
New Caledonia
Îles Loyauté (Loyalte Islands) |
Île Walpole |
native
|
Renevier, Alain/Cherrier, Jean-Francois (1991) (p. 15)
Voucher cited: Hmakone & Sam in MacKee 25850 |
New Caledonia
New Caledonia |
New Caledonia Islands |
probably introduced
abo. intro. |
Gargominy, Oliver/Bouchet, Philipe/Pascal, Michel/Jaffre, Tanguy/Tourneu, Jean-Christophe (1996) (p. 379)
Indigenous or early introduction. Espèce pantropicale peut-être indigène ou d'introduction ancienne. |
New Caledonia
New Caledonia Archipelago |
Île Améré |
introduced
invasive |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Voucher cited: MacKee 37528 |
New Caledonia
New Caledonia Archipelago |
Île Grande Terre |
introduced
invasive |
Tassin, Jacques (2005) |
New Caledonia
New Caledonia Archipelago |
Île Grande Terre |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Vouchers cited: Vieillard 1066, Delacour s.n., MacKee 12652, MacKee 31742, |
New Caledonia
New Caledonia Archipelago |
Île des Pins (Isle of Pines) |
introduced
invasive |
Tassin, Jacques (2005) |
New Caledonia
New Caledonia Archipelago |
Île des Pins (Isle of Pines) |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
MacKee, H. S. (1994) (pp. 10-11)
Voucher cited: MacKee 13122 |
Niue
Niue |
Niue Island |
Sykes, W. R. (1970) (p. 40)
Vouchers cited: CHR 169889, CHR 169890 |
|
Niue
Niue |
Niue Island |
probably native
abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1988) (p. 6)
Indigenous or a Polynesian Introduction. Voucher cited: Whistler 10764 |
Niue
Niue |
Niue Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A./Atherton, J. (1997) (p. 24)
Indigenous or a Polynesian Introduction. Voucher cited: Whistler 10764 Uncommon to occasional. |
Niue
Niue |
Niue Island |
introduced
invasive |
Yuncker, T. G. (1943) (p. 51)
Vouchers cited: Yuncker 9630 (BISH), Yuncker 10111 (BISH) "A common weedly plant in plantations and waste ares". |
Niue
Niue |
Niue Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Space, James C./Waterhouse, Barbara M./Newfield, Melanie/Bull, Cate (2004) (p. 49)
Indigenous or a Polynesian Introduction. |
Palau
Hatohobei Group |
Tobi Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Palau
Palau (Belau ) (main island group) |
Angaur (Ngeaur) Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Palau
Palau (Belau ) (main island group) |
Angaur (Ngeaur) Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Canfield, Joan E. (1980) (p. 195)
Var. pubescens. Voucher cited: Canfield 231 (US) |
Palau
Palau (Belau ) (main island group) |
Babeldaob Island |
native
|
Space, James C./Waterhouse, Barbara/Miles, Joel E./Tiobech, Joseph/Rengulbai, Kashgar (2003) (p. 100) |
Palau
Palau (Belau ) (main island group) |
Kayangel (Ngcheangel) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Space, James C./Lorence, David H./LaRosa, Anne Marie (2009) (p. 8)
Voucher: Lorence 9803 (PTBG, BNM, NY, TAMU, US) |
Palau
Palau (Belau ) (main island group) |
Kayangel (Ngcheangel) Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (2008) (voucher ID: PTBG 96)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera var. aspera |
|
Palau
Palau (Belau ) (main island group) |
Peleliu (Beliliou) Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Palau
Rock Islands (Chelbacheb) |
Ngeanges Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Palau
Sonsorol Group |
Merir Island |
native
|
Space, James C./Waterhouse, Barbara/Miles, Joel E./Tiobech, Joseph/Rengulbai, Kashgar (2003) (p. 109) |
Palau
Sonsorol Group |
Sonsorol Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1979) (p. 67) |
Palau
Sonsorol Group |
Sonsorol Island |
native
|
Space, James C./Waterhouse, Barbara/Miles, Joel E./Tiobech, Joseph/Rengulbai, Kashgar (2003) (p. 109) |
Palau
Sonsorol Group |
Sonsorol Island |
Beleu National Museum (Republic of Palau. Koror.) (1968) (voucher ID: BNM 573)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera L. |
|
Palau
Sonsorol Group |
Sonsorol Island |
Beleu National Museum (Republic of Palau. Koror.) (1968) (voucher ID: BNM 572)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera L. |
|
Papua New Guinea
Bismarck Archipelago |
Bismarck Archipelago |
invasive
|
Peekel, P. G. [translated by E. E. Henty] (1984) (p. 170)
Tropical weed; at forest edges and along bush tracks. |
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (eastern New Guinea Island) |
Papua New Guinea (eastern New Guinea Island) |
invasive
|
Henty, E. E./Pritchard, G. H. (1975) (p. 51)
In New Guinea widely spread, at low elevations in areas of seasonal climate. |
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (eastern New Guinea Island) |
Papua New Guinea (eastern New Guinea Island) | Waterhouse, D. F. (1997) (p. 59) | |
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (eastern New Guinea Island) |
Papua New Guinea (eastern New Guinea Island) |
probably introduced
invasive |
Womersley, John S., ed. (1978) (pp. 14-15) |
Philippines
Philippine Islands |
Philippine Islands | Waterhouse, D. F. (1993) (p. 63) | |
Philippines
Philippine Islands |
Philippine Islands |
probably introduced
invasive |
Merrill, Elmer D. (1923) (p. 131)
At low and medium altitudes, a weed in open waste places; a pantropic weed, probably itroduced. |
Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn Islands |
Henderson Island |
introduced
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H./Stoddart, D. R. (1983) (p. 30) |
Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn Islands |
Henderson Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. pubescens (C.H.B.A. Moquin-Tandon) C.C. Townsend. Vouchers cited: J. Florence, A.J. Chepstow-Lusty & S. Waldren 10928 (PAP), J. Florence (legit M.L. Brooke) 11053 (PAP) Adventice |
Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn Islands |
Oeno Atoll |
native
|
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
var. velutina (W.J. Hooker & Arnott) C. Townsend. Voucher cited: J. Florence, A.J. Chepstow-Lusty & S. Waldren 10932 (PAP) |
Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn Islands |
Pitcairn Island |
introduced
|
St. John, H. (1987) (p. 31)
Vouchers cited: Fosberg 11341, Fosberg & B. Christian 11236, Fosberg & R. Clark 11316, St. John 15042 |
Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn Islands |
Pitcairn Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J. (2004) (pp. 44-47) |
Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn Islands |
Pitcairn Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2013)
Voucher cited: J. Florence 11020 (PAP) Adventice |
Samoa
Western Samoa Islands |
Western Samoa Islands | Whistler, W. A. (1988) (p. 6) | |
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands |
Solomon Islands | Swarbrick, John T. (1997) (p. 88) | |
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands |
Solomon Islands |
native
|
Hancock, I. R./Henderson, C. P. (1988) (p. 43) |
Tonga
Haapai Group |
Haapai Islands |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 2)
Vouchers cited: Yuncker 15800, Soakai 301, Soakai 680, Whistler 6595 Weedy |
Tonga
Haapai Group |
Lifuka Island |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 108)
Voucher cited: Yuncker 15800 |
|
Tonga
Haapai Group |
Tofua Island |
Whistler, W. A. (1992)
Voucher cited: Buelow 538 |
|
Tonga
Tonga Islands |
Tonga Islands |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 108)
"Common throughout the group". |
|
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Eua Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 2)
Vouchers cited: Lister, Parks 16380, Yuncker 15517, Hotta 5424, Sykes 109, Buelow 1855, Whistler 7159, Whistler 7274 Weedy |
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Eua Island |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 108)
Voucher cited: Yuncker 15517 |
|
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Tongatapu Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 2)
Vouchers cited: Mosley s.n. (n.s.), Setchell & Parks 15373, Hurlimann 121, Yuncker 15137, Hotta 4257, Hotta 4262, Alexander 5833, Lawrence 140, Lawrence 223, Soakai 184, Soakai 495, Buelow 74, Whistler 6744, Whistler 6759 Weedy |
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Tongatapu Island |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 108)
Voucher cited: Yuncker 15137 |
|
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Tongatapu Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1989) (voucher ID: PTBG 3291)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera |
|
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Tongatapu Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1989) (voucher ID: PTBG 3315)
Taxon name on voucher: Achyranthes aspera |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Late Island |
native
|
Sykes, W. R. (1981) (p. 348) |
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Late Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 2)
Vouchers cited: Hotta 4767, Buelow & Sykes 234, Buelow & Sykes 267 (as A. canescens) Weedy |
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Niuafoou Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 2)
Voucher cited: Buelow 2058 Weedy |
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Niuatoputapu Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 2)
Vouchers cited: Kirch 206, Kirch 299, Whistler 6186 Weedy |
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Tafahi Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 2)
Voucher cited: Hurlimann 540 Weedy |
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Tafahi Island |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 108)
Voucher cited: Hürlimann 540 |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Vavau Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 2)
Vouchers cited: Barclay s.n. (n.s.), Crosby 237, Hotta 4988, Dosksi 688 Weedy |
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Vavau Island |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 108)
Cited: Barclay. |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Vavau Island | Burkill, I. H. (1900) (p. 51) | |
Tuvalu
Tuvalu (Ellis) Islands |
Nui Atoll |
Woodroffe, C. D. (1985) (p. 11)
Voucher cited: Woodroffe 126 (CHR) |
|
Tuvalu
Tuvalu (Ellis) Islands |
Tuvalu Islands | Swarbrick, John T. (1997) (p. 88) | |
Vanuatu
New Hebrides Islands |
Vanuatu (Republic of) | Swarbrick, John T. (1997) (p. 88) | |
Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna (Horne) Islands |
Wallis and Futuna Islands | Whistler, W. A. (1988) (p. 6) |
Pacific Rim | |||
Country/Terr./St. & Island group |
Location |
Cited status &
Cited as invasive & Cited as cultivated & Cited as aboriginal introduction? |
Reference &
Comments |
Australia
Australia (continental) |
New South Wales |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Australia
Australia (continental) |
Australia (continental) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013)
Western Australia |
Australia
Australia (continental) |
Northern Territory |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Australia
Australia (continental) |
Queensland |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Cambodia
Cambodia |
Cambodia (Kingdom of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Central America
Central America (Pacific rim) |
Costa Rica (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Central America
Central America (Pacific rim) |
El Salvador (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Central America
Central America (Pacific rim) |
Guatemala (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Central America
Central America (Pacific rim) |
Honduras (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Central America
Central America (Pacific rim) |
Nicaragua (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
China
China |
China (People's Republic of) |
native
|
Zhengyi, Wu/Raven, Peter H./Deyuan, Hong (2013)
"Hillsides, waste places, roadsides, riverbanks; 800-2300 m". |
China
China |
Hong Kong |
native
|
Wu, Te-lin (2001) (p. 77) |
Indonesia
Indonesia |
Indonesia (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Malaysia
Malaysia |
Malaysia (country of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Mexico
Mexico |
Mexico (United Mexican States) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013)
Chiapas, Quintana Roo |
New Zealand
New Zealand |
New Zealand (country) |
introduced
invasive |
Webb, C. J./Sykes, W. R./Garnock-Jones, P. J. (1988) (p. 100)
"A garden weed at Silverdale". |
Singapore
Singapore |
Singapore (Republic of) |
uncertain if introduced
invasive |
Chong, Kwek Yan/Tan, Hugh T. W./Corlett, Richard T. (2009) (p. 9)
Weed of uncertain origin |
South America (Pacific rim)
South America (Pacific rim) |
Colombia |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
South America (Pacific rim)
South America (Pacific rim) |
Ecuador (Republic of) (continental) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
South America (Pacific rim)
South America (Pacific rim) |
Perú (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Taiwan
Taiwan Island |
Taiwan Island |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Thailand
Thailand |
Thailand (Kingdom of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Vietnam
Vietnam |
Vietnam (Socialist Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2013) |
Indian Ocean | |||
Country/Terr./St. & Island group |
Location |
Cited status &
Cited as invasive & Cited as cultivated & Cited as aboriginal introduction? |
Reference &
Comments |
Australia (Indian Ocean offshore islands)
Christmas Island Group |
Christmas Island |
native
|
Orchard, Anthony E., ed. (1993) (p. 16) |
Australia (Indian Ocean offshore islands)
Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
Cocos (Keeling) Islands |
native
|
Orchard, Anthony E., ed. (1993) (pp. 36, 38)
On both main atoll and North Keeling Island. |
British Indian Ocean Territory
Chagos Archipelago |
Diego Garcia Island |
Stoddart, D. R./Taylor, J. D., eds. (1971) (p. 149)
Vouchers cited: Hume in 1883 (K), Stoddart 875 (K, US), Stoddart 764 (K, US), Stoddart 871 (K, US), Rhyne 683 (US) |
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
Chagos Archipelago |
Diego Garcia Island |
introduced
invasive |
Rivers, Julie (2004) (p. 2)
var. velutina |
Maldives
Maldive Islands |
Addu Atoll | Spicer, R. A./Newberry, D. MacC. (1979) (p. 13) | |
Maldives
Maldive Islands |
Malè Atoll | Fosberg, F. R. (1957) (p. 17) | |
Mauritius
Mautitius Islands (Mauritius and Rodrigues) |
Mauritius Island | Holm, Leroy/Doll, Jerry/Holm, Eric/Pancho, Jaun/Herberger, James (1997) (pp. 11, 17) | |
French Territory of Mayotte
Mayotte Islands |
Mayotte Island |
introduced
invasive |
Comité français de l'Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature en France (2013) |
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
Agalega Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Stoddart, D. R. (1983) (p. 110)
Var. mollis (Moq.) Townsend. Vouchers cited: Stoddart 7237 (US) |
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
Alphonse Island |
Robertson, I. A. D./Robertson, S. A./Fosberg, F. R. (1983) (p. 179)
Voucher cited: Robertson 2866 (K) |
|
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
Coetivy Island | Robertson, S. A./Fosberg, F. R. (1983) (p. 146) | |
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
Cousin Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R. (1983) (p. 24)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 52173 (US) |
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
Frégate Island |
Robertson, S. A./Todd, D. M. (1983) (p. 44)
Voucher cited: Todd 44 |
|
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
Marie-Louise Island | Wilson, J. R. (1983) (p. 188) | |
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
Platte Island |
Robertson, S. A./Fosberg, F. R. (1983) (p. 159)
Voucher cited: Robertson 3021 (K) |
|
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
Poivre Island |
Robertson, S. A./Fosberg, F. R. (1983) (p. 167)
Voucher cited: Robertson 2344 (K) |
|
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
Seychelles Islands |
introduced
|
Invasive Species Specialist Group (2017) |
Seychelles
Seychelles Islands |
St. Joseph Island |
Stoddart, D. R./Coe, M. J./Fosberg, F. R. (1979) (p. 44)
Vouchers cited: Gwynne & Wood 1060 (EA), Stoddart 7148 (US) |
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