Erect Island-spleenwort (Asplenium dielerectum)

Global Rank: G1 - Critically Imperiled
Legal Status: Federally Endangered
Family: Aspleniaceae
State: HI
Nature Serve ID: 157823
Lifeform: Forb/herb
Categories of Interest: Ferns
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

This short spleenwort tends to creep upon rocks in a vine-like fashion throughout its native ranges.

Where is Erect Island-spleenwort (Asplenium dielerectum) located in the wild?

Habitat:

It prefers dry, rocky soils and even old volcanic substrates on the island of Hawaii.

Distribution:

It is found on a majority of Hawaii's islands at an estimated about of less than 1000 extant individuals.

States & Provinces:

Erect Island-spleenwort can be found in Hawaii

Which CPC Partners conserve Erect Island-spleenwort (Asplenium dielerectum)?

Harold L. Lyon Arboretum

Not Sponsored

Assigned 06/09/17

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Conservation Actions

Clarice Mendoza

09/07/2017

Ecological threats to this fern include introduced ungulates, invasive plants, and frequent fires.

Nellie Sugii

01/01/2010

Weeds and goats are threats to this Diellia species.

Nellie Sugii

01/01/2010

Around 6 to 8 individuals exist in the wild, belonging to five isolated populations.