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(L.) P.Beauv., Poaceae |
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Present on Pacific Islands? yes
Primarily a threat at high elevations? no
Other Latin names: Panicum compositum L.
Common name(s): [more details]
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Chinese: zhu ye cao |
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Chuukese: fatil |
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English: armgrass, basket grass, running mountaingrass |
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Mangarevan: poriluaini, poritanine |
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Samoan: falī, falī, vao falī, vao falī |
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Tahitian: nanamu, ofeofe hu |
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Tongan: mohuku apopoa, mohuku laukofe, musie vai |
Habit: grass
Description: "Creeping accumbent perennial; culms slender, elongate; sheaths ciliate; nodes usually pubescent; ligule short, fringed with short hairs; blades narrowly elliptic, acuminate, 3-16 cm long, 6-25 mm wide, usually thinly pubescent; panicles 10-30 cm long, erect or suberect, of about 10 rather well-spaced racemes, these ascending or spreading and up to 10 cm long, usually shorter; spikelets lanceolate, green or purplish, sparsely puberulent; lower glume with awn to 16 mm long, upper glume with awn 2-3 mm long; lower lemma mucronate" (Stone, 1970; p. 214).
Description from GrassBase.
Habitat/ecology: In Hawaii, "naturalized and usually common in shaded sites in mesic valleys and mesic forest, 245-500 m" (Wagner et al., 1999; pp. 1563, 1565). In Guam, "usually in forests or woods, often among rocks in somewhat dry but shaded localities" (Stone, 1970; p. 214). In Fiji, "fairly common from sea level to about 900 m on open hillsides, river banks, beaches, and on plantations; it also occurs along forest trails and in wet, open places, sometimes forming dense tangles in crest clearings" (Smith, 1979; p. 343). In Tonga, "a frequent weed in plantations and waste areas" (Yuncker, 1959; p. 61).
Propagation: Seed
Native range: "Tropical regions of the old and new worlds." (Smith, 1979; p. 343). Native or an early introduction to many Pacific islands. Considered an early introduction to Fiji (Smith, 1979; p. 343) and Niue (Sykes, 1970; p. 257). Fosberg et al. (1987; p. 50) list it as native to Micronesia.
Presence:
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Country/Terr./St. & Island group |
Location |
Cited status &
Cited as invasive & Cited as cultivated & Cited as aboriginal introduction? |
Reference &
Comments |
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American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Ofu Island |
introduced
abo. intro. |
Ragone, Diane/Lorence, David H. (2003) (p. 52) |
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American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Ofu Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (2001) (voucher ID: PTBG 35363)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus (L.) P.Beauv. |
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American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Olosega Island |
introduced
abo. intro. |
Ragone, Diane/Lorence, David H. (2003) (p. 52) |
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American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Olosega Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (2001) (voucher ID: PTBG 37110)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus (L.) P.Beauv. |
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American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Tau Island |
introduced
abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1990) (p. 16)
Vouchers cited: Harris 31, Whistler 3224 |
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American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Tau Island |
Yuncker, T. G. (1945) (p. 24)
Voucher cited: W. Harris 31 (BISH) |
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American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Tau Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (2002) (voucher ID: PTBG 40515)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus (L.) P.Beauv. |
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American Samoa
Manua Islands |
Tau Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1990) (voucher ID: PTBG 9085)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
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American Samoa
Tutuila Islands |
Tutuila Island | Anon. (1988) (p. 2) | |
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American Samoa
Tutuila Islands |
Tutuila Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1993) (voucher ID: PTBG 27456)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
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American Samoa
Tutuila Islands |
Tutuila Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1992) (voucher ID: PTBG 44165)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Agrigan (Agrihan) Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Agrigan (Agrihan) Island |
native
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Ohba, T. (1994) (p. 65)
Voucher cited: CBM-BS-59074 |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Agrigan (Agrihan) Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 31605 (US, BISH, BRI, MO, POM) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Alamagan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Alamagan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Falanruw, M. V. C./Sachet, M.-H. (1975) (p. 13)
Vouchers cited: Falanruw 1936 (US), Fosberg 31735 (US) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Anatahan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Anatahan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Falanruw, M. V. C./Sachet, M.-H. (1975) (p. 13)
Vouchers cited: Falanruw 1964 (US), Falanruw 1615 (US) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Anatahan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Vouchers cited: Falanruw 1964 (US, BISH), Raulerson 1121 (US, GUAM) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Asuncion Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Asuncion Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Falanruw 2313 (US, GUAM) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Guguan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Guguan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Falanruw 3123 (US) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Pagan Island |
native
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Ohba, T. (1994) (p. 65)
Voucher cited: CBM-BS-58970 |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Rota Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Rota Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Vouchers cited: Necker R-73 (US), Fosberg 31874 (US), Raulerson 1486 (US, GUAM), Evans 2201 (US, BISH, K, P) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Rota Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1982) (voucher ID: PTBG 27461)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Saipan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Saipan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Kanehira & Hatusima 4311 (FU) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Sarigan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50)
var. patens |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Sarigan Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Var. patens (Honda) Ohwi; voucher cited: Evans 2390 (US, BISH, POM, NY) |
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (US)
Northern Mariana Islands |
Tinian Island |
native
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Raulerson, L. (2006) (p. 10) |
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Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Mangaia Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
McCormack, Gerald (2011)
Naturalized |
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Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Mauke Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
McCormack, Gerald (2011)
Naturalized |
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Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Mitiaro Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
McCormack, Gerald (2011)
Naturalized |
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Cook Islands
Southern Cook Islands |
Rarotonga Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
McCormack, Gerald (2011)
Naturalized |
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Ecuador (Galápagos Islands)
Santiago Group |
Santiago Island |
possibly introduced
invasive |
Charles Darwin Foundation (2008) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Dublon (Tonowas) Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Lukunor (Núkúnooch) Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Lukunor (Núkúnooch) Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Vouchers cited: Anderson 2097 (US, BISH, POM, NY, L), Anderson 2194 (S, BISH, POM, NY) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Murilo (Mwiriné) Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Var. patens (Honda) Ohwi; voucher cited: Evans 1175 (US) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Namonuito (Namonweito, Nómwun Wiité) Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Nomwin (Nómwiin) Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Pis Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Pis Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 24635 (US, BISH, CANB, L, NY) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Puluwat (Pwonowót) Atoll |
native
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Manner, H. I./Mallon, E. (1989) (p. 35)
Voucher cited: Manner & Mallon 166 (GUAM) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Udot Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Udot Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 60223 (US, BISH, POM, L, UC, KYO) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Weno (Moen) Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Chuuk Islands |
Weno (Moen) Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Vouchers cited: Hosaka 2705 (US, BISH, POM), Evans 777 (US, BISH, POM, BRI), Anderson 744 (US, BISH, MO, POM) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Kosrae Island |
Kosrae Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Kosrae Island |
Kosrae Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Vouchers cited: Fosberg 26563 (US,BISH, POM, K, BRI), Glassman 2690 (US) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Kosrae Island |
Kosrae Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Flynn, Timothy (2005) (p. 16)
Common. |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Mokil Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Mokil Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Glassman 2605 (US) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Nukuoro Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Nukuoro Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 26229 (US, BISH, POM, L) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Pohnpei Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50)
also var. patens |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Pohnpei Island |
Glassman, S. F. (1952) (p. 131)
Voucher cited: Glassman 2579 (US) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Pohnpei Island |
native
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Herrera, Katherine/Lorence, David H./Flynn, Timothy/Balick, Michael J. (2010) (p. 59)
Vouchers cited: M.J. Balick 4111 (NY, PTBG), T.W. Flynn 6290 (K, MO, PTBG, US), F.R. Fosberg 26229 (BISH), F.R. Fosberg 58469 (BISH), S.F. Glassman 2579 (BISH), S.F. Glassman 2605 (BISH), S.F. Glassman 2843 (BISH), S.F. Glassman 58467 (BISH), E.Y. Hosaka 3509 (BISH), T. Hosokawa 5577 (BISH), W.A. Niering 740 (BISH), M. Takamatsu 1007 (BISH) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Pohnpei Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Vouchers cited: Ledermann 13653a (B), Nakao in 1941 (KYO), Glassman 2579 (US), Fosberg 58469 (US, BISH), Hosaka 3509 (US, BISH, MO, NSW, L) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Islands |
Pohnpei Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1997) (voucher ID: PTBG 24403)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus (L.) P. Beauv. |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Ifalik (Ifaluk) Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Ifalik (Ifaluk) Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 47224 (US, BISH, POM, CANB, BRI, L, P) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Ulithi Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Ulithi Atoll |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Fosberg & Wong 25514 (US, BISH, POM, MO, P, BRI) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Yap (Waqab) Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
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Federated States of Micronesia
Yap Islands |
Yap (Waqab) Island |
native
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Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Vouchers cited: Wong 182 (US, POM), Wong 417 (US, POM), Cushing 406 (US, GUAM), Cushing 472 (US, GUAM) |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Kandavu Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343) |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Lakemba Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343) |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Mbatiki Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343) |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Mbengga Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343)
Voucher cited: DA 9617 |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Moala Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343) |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Moturiki Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343) |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Nayau Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343) |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Ngau Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343)
Vouchers cited: Smith 7795, Smith 7972 |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Vatulele Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343) |
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Fiji
Fiji Islands |
Viti Levu Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Smith, Albert C. (1979) (p. 343)
Vouchers cited: Smith 4287, DA 12678 (Melville et al. 7055, DA 1748, DA 7802, DA 7875, DA 2906, DA 7644, DA 1217, DA 1218, DA 1219, DA 7720, DA 9421, DA 9152 |
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French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Agakauitai Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Agakauitai Island |
introduced
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St. John, Harold (1988) (p. 8)
Voucher cited: St. John 14924 (BISH) |
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French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Aukena Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Aukena Island |
introduced
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St. John, Harold (1988) (p. 8)
Voucher cited: St. John 14617 (BISH) |
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French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Mangareva (Gambier) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Mangareva (Gambier) Island |
introduced
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St. John, Harold (1988) (p. 8)
Vouchers cited: Agassiz 89 (GH), Quayle & Curtis 416 (BISH) |
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French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Taravai Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Gambier Islands |
Taravai Island |
introduced
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St. John, Harold (1988) (p. 8)
Voucher cited: St. John 14817 (BISH) |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Fatu Hiva Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2008) |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Fatu Hiva Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Voucher cited: D.H. Lorence, W.L. Wagner, J. Florence, Y. Séchan & S. Bishop 6142 (PAP) Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Fatu Hiva Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1988) (voucher ID: PTBG 6320)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Hiva Oa Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2008) |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Hiva Oa Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Hiva Oa Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1929) (voucher ID: PTBG 45099)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Nuku Hiva (Nukahiva) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2008) |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Nuku Hiva (Nukahiva) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Voucher cited: J. Florence 7292 (PAP) Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Tahuata (Tuhuata) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2008) |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Tahuata (Tuhuata) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Huka (Huahuna, Uahuka) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2008) |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Huka (Huahuna, Uahuka) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Voucher cited: J. Florence 7285 (PAP) Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Pou (Huapu, Uapou, Uapu) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Lorence, David H./Wagner, Warren L. (2008) |
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French Polynesia
Marquesas Islands |
Ua Pou (Huapu, Uapou, Uapu) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
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French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Maupiti (Maurua) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Welsh, S. L. (1998) (p. 340)
Voucher cited: Fosberg 64793 |
|
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Maupiti (Maurua) Island |
native
invasive |
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1987) (p. 14)
Vouchers cited: Fosberg 64793 (US), Fosberg 64823 (US), Raynal 17847 |
|
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Moorea Island |
introduced
invasive |
Welsh, S. L. (1998) (p. 340)
Voucher cited: Florence 5037 |
|
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Moorea Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
|
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Raiatea (Havai) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Welsh, S. L. (1998) (p. 340)
Vouchers cited: Moore 727, BRY 26663 |
|
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Raiatea (Havai) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
|
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Tahiti Island |
introduced
invasive |
Welsh, S. L. (1998) (p. 340)
Voucher cited: Grant 3684 |
|
French Polynesia
Society Islands |
Tahiti Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Voucher cited: J. Florence 2443 (PAP) Adventice |
|
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Raivavae (Raevavae) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Voucher cited: J. Florence & W.R. Sykes 11217 (PAP) Adventice |
|
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rapa Island |
introduced
invasive |
Welsh, S. L. (1998) (p. 340) |
|
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rimatara (Rimitara) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
|
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Rurutu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
|
French Polynesia
Austral (Tubuai) Islands |
Tubuai Island |
introduced
invasive |
Florence, J./Chevillotte, H./Ollier, C./Meyer, J.-Y. (2011)
Adventice |
|
Guam
Guam Island |
Guam Island |
native
|
Stone, Benjamin C. (1970) (p. 214)
Vouchers cited: Stone 3965 (GUAM), Stone 4443 (GUAM) |
|
Guam
Guam Island |
Guam Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50)
Varieties compositus and patens. |
|
Guam
Guam Island |
Guam Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: G.E.S. 198 (US); var. patens (Honda) Ohwi; vouchers cited: Clemens in 1911 (US), Hosaka 3095 (US, BISH, POM, BRI), Fosberg 32632 (US, BISH, POM, MO, L) |
|
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Hawaii (Big) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Wagner, Warren L./Herbst, Derral R./Sohmer, S. H. (1999) (pp. 1563, 1565) |
|
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Kauai Island |
introduced
invasive |
Wagner, Warren L./Herbst, Derral R./Sohmer, S. H. (1999) (pp. 1563, 1565)
Voucher cited: Forbes 497.K (BISH) |
|
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Maui Island |
introduced
invasive |
Oppenheimer, Hank L. (2003) (p. 21)
West Maui. Voucher cited: Oppenheimer H90107 (BISH) |
|
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Maui Island |
introduced
invasive |
Oppenheimer, Hank (2008) (p. 33)
East Maui. Voucher cited: Oppenheimer H120501 (BISH, PTBG) |
|
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Molokai Island |
introduced
invasive |
Wagner, Warren L./Herbst, Derral R./Sohmer, S. H. (1999) (pp. 1563, 1565) |
|
State of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands |
Oahu Island |
introduced
invasive |
Wagner, Warren L./Herbst, Derral R./Sohmer, S. H. (1999) (pp. 1563, 1565) |
|
Japan (offshore islands)
Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands |
Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands |
native
|
Toyoda, Takeshi (2003) (p. 269) |
|
Japan (offshore islands)
Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands |
Bonin (Ogasawara) Islands | Kato, Hidetoshi (2007) | |
|
Marshall Islands
Ralik Chain |
Ebon (Epoon) Atoll |
probably native
|
Fosberg, F. Raymond (1990) (p. 22) |
|
Marshall Islands
Ralik Chain |
Jaluit (Jãlwõj) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
|
Marshall Islands
Ralik Chain |
Jaluit (Jãlwõj) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Nakao in 1941 (KYO) |
|
Marshall Islands
Ratak Chain |
Arno Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
|
Marshall Islands
Ratak Chain |
Arno Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Stone 1112 (POM) |
|
Marshall Islands
Ratak Chain |
Majuro (Mãjro) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
|
Marshall Islands
Ratak Chain |
Majuro (Mãjro) Atoll |
introduced
invasive |
Vander Velde, Nancy (2003) (p. 52) |
|
Marshall Islands
Ratak Chain |
Majuro (Mãjro) Atoll |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Vouchers cited: Stone 1434 (GUAM), Fosberg 26980 (US, BISH, TI, POM, CANB, K) |
|
New Caledonia
New Caledonia Archipelago |
Île Grande Terre |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1984) (voucher ID: PTBG 11915)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
|
|
New Zealand (offshore islands)
Kermadec Islands |
Raoul Island |
introduced
invasive |
Sykes, W. R. (1977) (p. 172) |
|
Niue
Niue |
Niue Island |
introduced
abo. intro. |
Sykes, W. R. (1970) (p. 247)
Vouchers cited: CHR 168768, CHR 168769 |
|
Niue
Niue |
Niue Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1988) (p. 54) |
|
Niue
Niue |
Niue Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Space, James C./Waterhouse, Barbara M./Newfield, Melanie/Bull, Cate (2004) (p. 50) |
|
Palau
Palau (main island group) |
Babeldaob Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, Marie-Hélène/Oliver, Royce (1987) (p. 50) |
|
Palau
Palau (main island group) |
Babeldaob Island |
native
|
Fosberg, F. R./Sachet, M.-H. (1982) (pp. 76-77)
Voucher cited: Otobed PW-10169 (US) |
|
Palau
Palau (main island group) |
Babeldaob Island |
Beleu National Museum (Republic of Palau. Koror.) (1996) (voucher ID: BNM 26493)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus (L.) Beauv. |
|
|
Palau
Palau (main island group) |
Babeldaob Island |
Beleu National Museum (Republic of Palau. Koror.) (1978) (voucher ID: BNM 10169)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
|
|
Palau
Palau (main island group) |
Kayangel (Ngcheangel) Island |
introduced
invasive |
Space, James C./Lorence, David H./LaRosa, Anne Marie (2009) (p. 8)
Voucher: Lorence 9778 (PTBG, BNM, NY) |
|
Palau
Palau (main island group) |
Kayangel (Ngcheangel) Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (2008) (voucher ID: PTBG 70)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus (L.) P.Beauv. |
|
|
Papua New Guinea
Bismarck Archipelago |
Bismarck Archipelago | Peekel, P. G. [translated by E. E. Henty] (1984) (p. 50) | |
|
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (eastern New Guinea Island) |
Papua New Guinea (eastern New Guinea Island) |
Henty, E. E. (1969) (p. 132)
Widespread in moist shady places, from sea level to 4000 ft. |
|
|
Philippines
Philippine Islands |
Philippine Islands |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Philippines
Philippine Islands |
Philippine Islands |
native
|
Merrill, Elmer D. (1925) (p. 71)
In thickets, old clearings, etc., at low and medium altitudes; often common. |
|
Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn Islands |
Pitcairn Island |
introduced
|
St. John, H. (1987) (p. 23) |
|
Samoa
Western Samoa Islands |
Western Samoa Islands |
introduced
abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1988) (p. 54) |
|
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands |
Sikaiana Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1971) (voucher ID: PTBG 38705)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
|
|
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands |
Solomon Islands | Swarbrick, John T. (1997) (p. 94) | |
|
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands |
Solomon Islands |
introduced
invasive |
Hancock, I. R./Henderson, C. P. (1988) (p. 95) |
|
Tonga
Haapai Group |
Haapai Islands |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 100)
Voucher cited: Hotta 4868 |
|
Tonga
Haapai Group |
Kao Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 100)
Voucher cited: Yuncker 15912 |
|
Tonga
Haapai Group |
Kao Island |
introduced
invasive |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 61)
Vouchers cited: Yuncker 15912, Yuncker 15876 |
|
Tonga
Haapai Group |
Tofua Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 100)
Voucher cited: Hotta 4338 |
|
Tonga
Tonga Islands |
Tonga Islands |
introduced
invasive |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 61)
"Throughout Tonga" |
|
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Eua Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 100)
Vouchers cited: Hotta 5405, Soakai 697, Sykes 267, Sykes 503, Sykes 522, Sykes 542, Sykes 719, Sykes 758, Whistler 6458, Whistler 6694, Whistler 7211 |
|
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Tongatapu Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 100)
Vouchers cited: D'Urville?, Moseley (n.s.), Hurlimann 97, Lawrence 85, Soakai 625, Sykes 26, Sykes 905 |
|
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Tongatapu Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 61)
Voucher cited: Hürlimann 97 |
|
Tonga
Tongatapu Group |
Tongatapu Island |
National Tropical Botanical Garden (U.S.A. Hawaii. Kalaheo.) (1989) (voucher ID: PTBG 3913)
Taxon name on voucher: Oplismenus compositus |
|
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Late Island |
introduced
|
Sykes, W. R. (1981) (p. 352) |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Late Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 100)
Vouchers cited: Hotta 4427, Buelow & Sykes 227, Buelow & Sykes 255 |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Niuatoputapu Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 100)
Voucher cited: Whistler 6188 |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Tafahi Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 100)
Voucher cited: Hurlimann 556 |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Tafahi Island |
introduced
invasive |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 61)
Voucher cited: Hürlimann 556 |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Vavau Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1992) (p. 100)
Vouchers cited: Crosby 188, Yuncker 16046, Yuncker 16191, Hotta 4603 |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Vavau Island |
introduced
invasive abo. intro. |
Yuncker, T. G. (1959) (p. 61)
Vouchers cited: Yuncker 16046, Yuncker 16190 |
|
Tonga
Vavau Group |
Vavau Island | Burkill, I. H. (1900) (p. 60) | |
|
Vanuatu
New Hebrides Islands |
Vanuatu (Republic of) | Swarbrick, John T. (1997) (p. 94) | |
|
Wallis and Futuna
Wallis and Futuna (Horne) Islands |
Wallis and Futuna Islands |
introduced
abo. intro. |
Whistler, W. A. (1988) (p. 54) |
| 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) |
Queensland |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Cambodia
Cambodia |
Cambodia (Kingdom of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
China
China |
China (People's Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
China
China |
Hong Kong |
native
|
Wu, Te-lin (2001) (p. 341)
In wet places of thin forests. |
|
Colombia
Colombia |
Colombia (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Costa Rica
Costa Rica |
Costa Rica (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Ecuador (Mainland)
Ecuador |
Ecuador (Republic of) (continental) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Guatemala
Guatemala |
Guatemala (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Honduras
Honduras |
Honduras (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Indonesia
Indonesia |
Indonesia (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Japan
Japan |
Japan (country) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Malaysia
Malaysia |
Malaysia (country of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Mexico
Mexico |
Mexico (United Mexican States) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Nicaragua
Nicaragua |
Nicaragua (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Panama
Panama |
Panama (Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Taiwan
Taiwan |
Taiwan Island |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
|
Vietnam
Vietnam |
Vietnam (Socialist Republic of) |
native
|
U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv. (2011) |
| 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. 21) |
|
Maldives
Maldive Islands |
Malè Atoll | Fosberg, F. R. (1957) (p. 12) | |
Additional information:
Additional online information about Oplismenus compositus is available from the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR).
Information about Oplismenus compositus as a weed (worldwide references) may be available from the Global Compendium of Weeds (GCW).
Taxonomic information about Oplismenus compositus may be available from the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN).
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