Labordia pumila
| Labordia pumila | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Loganiaceae |
| Genus: | Labordia |
| Species: | L. pumila
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| Binomial name | |
| Labordia pumila (Hillebr.) Skottsb.
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Labordia pumila, the Kauai 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]
There are only three remaining populations of this species, all on the , including one at the summit of Mount Waiʻaleʻale. Estimates of the total global population are generally around 800 or 900 but the number could be as high as 6000.[2]
This is a shrub producing cymes of up to 15 orange flowers.[3] It grows in the typical bog habitat of the Alakai Plateau.[2]
This plant is threatened by feral ungulates, such as wild boars, and the introduction of invasive species of plants.[3]
References[]
- ^ USFWS. Species List: Endangered Plants.
- ^ Jump up to: a b USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Labordia pumila. The Nature Conservancy.
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