Myrsine mezii

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Myrsine mezii

Critically Endangered (IUCN 2.3)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Myrsine
Species:
M. mezii
Binomial name
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.

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[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Myrsine mezii". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. ^ 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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