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Athyrium microphyllum

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Athyrium microphyllum

‘ākōlea

As recorded: Athyrium microphyllum (Sm.) Alston

Plantae › Tracheophyta › Polypodiopsida › Polypodiales › Athyriaceae

Collected by: Higashino, P.K.; Mizuno, G.Paul K. Higashino →G.S. Mizuno →
Collector number: 2939
Date: July 6, 1976
Locality: East Maui, Rainforest area betw Puu Ahulili and Kaupo gap
Island: Maui
Region: Hawaii, United States
Elevation: 1,494 m
Identified by: Lamoureux, C.H.
Record type: Preserved specimen

339 Bishop specimens of Athyrium microphyllum · collected 1779–2024Species page ›

Athyrium microphyllum observed alive in Hawaiʻi

This specimen was collected in 1976. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 143 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2026-10-02.

Athyrium microphyllum observed 2026-10-02

2026-10-02

Hilo, HI 96720, USA

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

Athyrium microphyllum observed 2026-09-19

2026-09-19

Hawaii County, HI, USA

(c) David Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Athyrium microphyllum observed 2026-09-16

2026-09-16

Captain Cook, HI, US

(c) Kellen Apuna, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Athyrium microphyllum observed 2026-09-15

2026-09-15

Captain Cook, HI, US

(c) Kellen Apuna, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Athyrium microphyllum observed 2026-07-21

2026-07-21

Hawaii County, US-HI, US

(c) Kellen Apuna, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Athyrium microphyllum observed 2026-07-20

2026-07-20

Alakai Swamp Trail, Princeville, HI, US

(c) Andre Golumbeski, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Athyrium microphyllum. BISH 430881. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 5956370800. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/bish/430881.

Record sources

GBIF occurrence 5956370800 ↗
Data license: CC_BY_NC_4_0
Last harvested October 26, 2026