Myrsine mezii
| Myrsine mezii | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Myrsine |
| Species: | M. mezii |
| Binomial name | |
| Myrsine mezii Hosaka | |
Myrsine mezii 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.[1]
References
- ↑ USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
Source
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Myrsine mezii. 2010 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 5 June 2011.