Cyanea gibsonii

Cyanea gibsonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae that was first described by William Hillebrand. It is endemic to the island of Lanai, Hawaii, United States.[1]

Cyanea gibsonii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Cyanea
Species:
C. gibsonii
Binomial name
Cyanea gibsonii
Hillebr.[2]

Status

Cyanea gibsonii is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN. The population is fragmented into eight subpopulations, with a total of between 75–80 individuals.[1] Grazing by deer, rats and invertebrates has contributed to the decline in the number of individuals. In addition, this species is outcompeted by invasive species.[1]

References

  1. Bruegmann, M. M. & Caraway (2003-04-30). "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Cyanea gibsonii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2020-09-23.
  2. https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=34671#null
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