Polyscias flynnii
| Polyscias flynnii | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Polyscias |
| Species: | P. flynnii
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| Binomial name | |
| Polyscias flynnii (Lowry & K.R. Wood) Lowry & G. M. Plunkett
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| Synonyms[2][3] | |
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Tetraplasandra flynnii Lowry & K.R. Wood | |
Polyscias flynnii (known by the common names Flynn's 'ohe[4] and ohe ohe) is a plant species endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It is rare, found only in one population covering about 1 km2 in the Kalalau Valley. It is regarded as threatened.[5] It is threatened by feral goats and non-native plant species in its habitat. It was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 2010.[1]
This plant was first discovered in 1988 and described to science as a new species in 2000.[6] There are only five individuals known to exist.[7]
Polyscias flynnii is a tree up to 9 m tall. Leaves are pinnately compound, up to 60 cm long, with reddish-brown hairs on the underside but not on the upper side. Inflorescence is a panicle or umbel hanging from the axils of the leaves, with 10-15 flowers. Flowers are yellow-green, some hermaphroditic (both male and female) but others on the same plant staminate (male only).[6][8]
References
- ^ a b Tetraplasandra flynnii. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ Tropicos
- ^ The Plant List
- ^ NRCS. "Tetraplasandra flynii". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 9 December 2015.
- ^ Lowry, P.P., & G.M. Plunkett. 2010. Plant Diversity and Evolution 128: 74.
- ^ a b Lowry, P. P. and K. R. Wood. (2000). A new, threatened species of Tetraplasandra (Araliaceae) from Kauai, Hawaiian Islands, and notes on its conservation status. Novon 10(1) 40-44.
- ^ USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
- ^ photo of isotype at Missouri Botanical Garden