Myrsine mezii
Appearance
Myrsine mezii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
Genus: | Myrsine |
Species: | M. mezii
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Binomial name | |
Myrsine mezii |
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
- ^ World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Myrsine mezii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998. IUCN: e.T30943A9594540. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30943A9594540.en. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ NRCS. "Myrsine mezii". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.