Myrsine mezii

Myrsine mezii
Conservation status
Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Primulaceae
Genus:	Myrsine
Species:	M. mezii
Binomial name
Myrsine mezii Hosaka

Myrsine mezii, the Hanapepe River colicwood, ^[2] is a species of tree in the primrose family. It is endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

There are two remaining populations of this tree for a total of just five individuals. One of the populations is made up of a single tree which is in poor condition. ^[3]

References

1. Heintzman, S.; Nyberg, B.; Wood, K. (2020). "Myrsine mezii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020 e.T30943A83803774. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T30943A83803774.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.
2. NRCS. "Myrsine mezii". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 15 July 2015.
3. USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.