Phyllostegia waimeae

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Phyllostegia waimeae
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Critically Imperiled  (NatureServe) [1]
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Phyllostegia
Species:
P. waimeae
Binomial name
Phyllostegia waimeae
Synonyms [3]
  • Phyllostegia cordataH.St.John
  • Phyllostegia hobdyiH.St.John

Phyllostegia waimeae is a rare species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name Kauai phyllostegia. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Kauai. [1] It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

This plant was not seen since 1969 and was rediscovered in 2000. This pink-flowered subshrub grows in moist and wet forest habitat. [1] There are only two wild individuals known to exist, but more are likely to be growing in habitat not recently surveyed. Additionally, there are several individuals that have been planted. [4]

The species is threatened by feral pigs, feral goats, rats, introduced species of plants, and overcollection. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Phyllostegia waimeae. The Nature Conservancy.
  2. ↑ Clark, M. (2015). "Phyllostegia waimeae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2015 e.T80174830A80174875. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T80174830A80174875.en . Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  3. ↑ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species , retrieved 19 June 2016
  4. 1 2 USFWS. Phyllostegia waimeae Five-year Review. January 2008.


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