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Dianella ensifolia

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BISH 112942Botany

Dianella ensifolia

As recorded: Dianella ensifolia (L.) DC.

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Liliopsida › Asparagales › Asphodelaceae

Collected by: Elmer, A.D.E.
Collector number: 9726
Date: April 1, 1908
Locality: Dumaguete (Cuernos Mts.)
Island: Negros
Region: Negros Oriental, Philippines
Record type: Preserved specimen

53 Bishop specimens of Dianella ensifolia · collected 1866–2015Species page ›

Dianella ensifolia observed alive

This specimen was collected in 1908. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 3,670 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-10-27.

Dianella ensifolia observed 2026-10-27

2026-10-27

Heyuan, Guangdong, CN

(c) jackyg125, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Dianella ensifolia observed 2026-10-25

2026-10-25

Haute matsiatra, MG-FI, MG

(c) foxtail77, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Dianella ensifolia observed 2026-10-25

2026-10-25

Pottinger Peak Country Trail, Shek O, Hong Kong Island, HK

(c) King To, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

Dianella ensifolia observed 2026-10-25

2026-10-25

Clear Water Bay, New Territories, HK

(c) 翬/Fai/A., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Dianella ensifolia observed 2026-10-25

2026-10-25

Ranomafana, MG-FI-VF, MG-FI, MG

(c) foxtail77, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Dianella ensifolia observed 2026-10-24

2026-10-24

Haute matsiatra, MG-FI, MG

(c) foxtail77, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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Cite this specimen

Dianella ensifolia. BISH 112942. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956537507. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/112942.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 5956537507 ↗
Data license: CC_BY_NC_4_0
Last harvested October 26, 2026