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alsinidendron
Scientific Name: Alsinidendron
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
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Alsinidendron: A Hawaiian Genus
The genus Alsinidendron, belonging to the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae), comprises several flowering plant species. Notably, many species previously classified under Alsinidendron are now frequently included within the genus Schiedea.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Alsinidendron H. Mann
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Species Examples: A. lychnoides, A. obovatum, A. trinerve, A. viscosum
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Alsinidendron viscosum is also known as Schiedea viscosa.
- Alsinidendron obovatum is sometimes classified as Schiedea obovata.
Common Names
- Alsinidendron viscosum: Climbing Alsinidendron
- Alsinidendron trinerve: Three Nerved Alsinidendron, Mountain Alsinidendron
- Alsinidendron lychnoides: Kuawawaenohu
- Alsinidendron obovatum: Waianae Range Alsinidendron
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Alsinidendron is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.
- Species occur in a variety of habitats, including mesic to wet forests, and less commonly in dry habitats.
Conservation Status
- Many Alsinidendron species are federally listed as threatened.
Ecological Role
- Alsinidendron, along with Schiedea, represents a significant endemic radiation of species within the angiosperm flora of the Hawaiian Islands.
Further Information
- ARKive provides photos and facts about Alsinidendron species.
- The Plant List includes accepted species names for the genus Alsinidendron.
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility) offers a view on Alsinidendron.