Phyllostegia waimeae | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Phyllostegia |
Species: | P. waimeae
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Binomial name | |
Phyllostegia waimeae | |
Synonyms [3] | |
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Phyllostegia waimeae is a rare species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name Kauai phyllostegia. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Kauai. [1] It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
This plant was not seen since 1969 and was rediscovered in 2000. This pink-flowered sub shrub grows in moist and wet forest habitat. [1] There are only two wild individuals known to exist, but more are likely to be growing in habitat not recently surveyed. Additionally, there are several individuals that have been planted. [4]
The species is threatened by feral pigs, feral goats, rats, introduced species of plants, and overcollection. [4]
Phyllostegia waimeae | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Genus: | Phyllostegia |
Species: | P. waimeae
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Binomial name | |
Phyllostegia waimeae | |
Synonyms [3] | |
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Phyllostegia waimeae is a rare species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name Kauai phyllostegia. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Kauai. [1] It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
This plant was not seen since 1969 and was rediscovered in 2000. This pink-flowered sub shrub grows in moist and wet forest habitat. [1] There are only two wild individuals known to exist, but more are likely to be growing in habitat not recently surveyed. Additionally, there are several individuals that have been planted. [4]
The species is threatened by feral pigs, feral goats, rats, introduced species of plants, and overcollection. [4]