Myrsine mezii | |
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Conservation status | |
Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
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 Hosaka |
Myrsine mezii, the Hanapepe River colicwood, 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.
References
- Heintzman, S.; Nyberg, B.; Wood, K. (2020). "Myrsine mezii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T30943A83803774. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T30943A83803774.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- 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.
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