Astelia waialealae
Appearance
Astelia waialealae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Asteliaceae |
Genus: | Astelia |
Species: | A. waialealae
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Binomial name | |
Astelia waialealae |
Astelia waialealae is a rare species of plant in the Asteliaceae family that is endemic to the island of Kauaʻi in the state of Hawaii, United States. It inhabits montane bogs within the vicinity of the Alakaʻi Swamp on the island's central plateau. A. waialealae is threatened by habitat loss and habit disturbance by feral pigs;[1] there are only about 26 plants remaining. It is a federally listed endangered species.[2]
References
- ^ a b Bruegmann, M.; Caraway, V.L.; Clark, M. (2016). "Astelia waialealae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T44079A83794760. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T44079A83794760.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ The Nature Conservancy
External links
- Media related to Astelia waialealae at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Astelia waialealae at Wikispecies