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Adenophorus oahuensis
Adenophorus oahuensis (Copeland) Bishop
Oahu Kihi Fern, Oahu Kihifern
Grammitidaceae (Kihi Fern family)
Synonym(s): Grammitis oahuensis
USDA Symbol: ADOA
USDA Native Status: HI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Fronds up to about 4 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.
Distribution
USA: HINative Distribution: Genus Adenophorus is endemic to Hawaii.
Native Habitat: Epiphytic in wet forests, occasionally near streams in deep valleys.
Bibliography
Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Adenophorus oahuensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Adenophorus oahuensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Adenophorus oahuensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-11-02Research By: CBR