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wahini noho mauna
Scientific Name: Adenophorus tamariscinus
Family: Grammitidaceae
Category: Fern
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Adenophorus tamariscinus: Wahine Noho Mauna (Lady of the Mountain)
Explore the captivating Adenophorus tamariscinus, commonly known as Wahine Noho Mauna (Hawaiian for Lady of the Mountain) or Zig-Zag Fern. This native Hawaiian fern adds a touch of mystique to the islands' diverse flora.
Considerations for Pets
- This fern grows on tree trunks.
Considerations for Children
- This fern grows on tree trunks.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Adenophorus tamariscinus
- Common Names: Wahine Noho Mauna (Lady of the Mountain), Zig-Zag Fern, Palai Huna
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Synonyms: Adenophorus Pinnatifidus, Adenophorus Tripinnatifidus
- Variety: Adenophorus tamariscinus var. montanus
Distribution and Habitat
- Adenophorus tamariscinus is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, specifically excluding Niihau (Ni) and Kauai (Ka).
- It is found on islands such as Oahu, including locations like Mt. Ka'ala and Poamoho Summit.
- It thrives as an epiphytic fern, often found growing on the trunks of Ohia trees.
- It grows as a lithophytic plant.
Quirky Facts
- In some genealogical chants, Mauna Kea is associated with the epithet "ka wahine noho mauna," linking the fern symbolically to the mountain and its snow-clad attendants like Lilinoe and Waiaie (Waiau).
Ecological Role
- Adenophorus tamariscinus is mentioned as being common in the forest understory along with other lithophytic Hymenophyllaceae and Grammitidaceae.
Further Information
- More images and information can be found at Plants of Hawaii by Forest and Kim Starr.