Phyllostegia waimeae
| Phyllostegia waimeae | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Lamioideae |
| Genus: | Phyllostegia |
| Species: | P. waimeae |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllostegia waimeae Wawra | |
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 subshrub 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.[2]
The species is threatened by feral pigs, feral goats, rats, introduced species of plants, and overcollection.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Phyllostegia waimeae. The Nature Conservancy.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 USFWS. Phyllostegia waimeae Five-year Review. January 2008.