Myrsine linearifolia
| Myrsine linearifolia | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Myrsine |
| Species: | M. linearifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Myrsine linearifolia | |
Myrsine linearifolia is a rare species of flowering plant in the primrose family known by the common name narrowleaf colicwood. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Kauai. There are 12 populations remaining, for a total of fewer than 200 plants.[2] Like other Hawaiian Myrsine this plant is called kōlea. It is a federally listed threatened species of the United States.
This is a shrub or tree growing up to 8 meters tall. There are narrow leaves and clusters of flowers along the branches. It grows in moist and wet habitat on mountain ridges.[1] It is found alongside other forest plants including Antidesma platyphyllum (hame), Broussaisia arguta (kanawao), (akoko), (olapa), (haha), (haiwale), (naenae pua melemele), (kilioe), Freycinetia arborea ('i.e. 'i.e.), (manono), (pue), (uki), (alani), Melicope waialealae (alani wai), (olomea), (kopiko), Psychotria mariniana (kopiko), (kōpiko), Sphenomeris chinensis (palaa), and Syzygium sandwicensis (ʻŌhiʻa ha).[2]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Myrsine linearifolia. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ Jump up to: a b USFWS. Myrsine linearifolia Five-year Review. August 2010.
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