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kokolau
Scientific Name: Bidens amplectens
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Kokolau (Bidens amplectens)
Kokolau, scientifically known as Bidens amplectens, is a plant with several Hawaiian names including Kokolau, Ko?oko?olau, Ko?olau, and K??oko?olau. It is also commonly called Beggarticks or Wai?anae ko?oko?olau.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bidens amplectens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Group: Dicot
Synonyms for Bidens amplectens include:
- Bidens alba (L.) DC. var. radiata (Sch. Bip.) Ballard ex T.E. Melchert
- Bidens pilosa L. var. radiata Sch. Bip.
- Bidens gracilis Nutt.
Distribution and Habitat
The plant is native to Hawaii (HI N), specifically found on Kauai. The Kokolau Tunnel site is located in Puhi, Ha?ik? Ahupua?a, Island of Kaua?i.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Annual or Perennial
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb, subshrub
Interactions with Other Organisms
Ilburnia kokolau is a species of planthopper (an insect) that was first described in 1919. It belongs to the genus Ilburnia and the family Cixiidae (sporrstritar in Swedish).
Further Information
Additional information about Kokolau and related species can be found on websites such as Discover Life and Flickr Hivemind.