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.
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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 |
Binomial name | |
Myrsine mezii | |
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. IUCN. 1998: e.T30943A9594540. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30943A9594540.en. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- "Myrsine mezii". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. 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.
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