Geniostoma helleri
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| Species: | L. helleri
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| Labordia helleri | |
Labordia helleri (Heller's labordia, Nā Pali coast labordia) is a rare species of flowering plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is found only on Kauai. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States. Like other Labordia species, this plant is known as Kamakahala.[1]
This species was once found throughout Kauai, but today there are only 10 populations totalling no more than 550 plants.[2] Most are within the Nā Pali Kona Forest Reserve and Kuia Natural Area Reserve.[2]
This is a shrub growing up to 4.5 meters tall. It may have climbing stems. The inflorescence is a cyme of 3 to 9 white or greenish yellow flowers.[3]
This plant is threatened by feral ungulates, such as wild boars, which damage habitat by causing erosion. The habitat is also experiencing the introduction of invasive species of plants.[3]
References
- ^ USFWS. Species List: Endangered Plants.
- ^ a b USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
- ^ a b Labordia helleri. The Nature Conservancy.
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