Polyscias flynnii
| Polyscias flynnii | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Polyscias |
| Species: | P. flynnii |
| Binomial name | |
| Polyscias flynnii (Lowry & K.R. Wood) Lowry & G. M. Plunkett | |
| Synonyms[1][2] | |
|
Tetraplasandra flynnii Lowry & K.R. Wood | |
Polyscias flynnii (known by the common name ohe ohe) is a plant species endemic to the island of Kaua'i in Hawai'i. It is rare, found only in one population covering about 1 km2 in the Kalalau Valley. It is regarded as threatened.[3] It is threatened by feral goats and non-native plant species in its habitat. It was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 2010.[4]
This plant was first discovered in 1988 and described to science as a new species in 2000.[5] There are only five individuals known to exist.[6]
Polyscias flynnii is a tree up to 9 m tall. Leaves are pinnately compound, up to 60 cm long, with reddish-brown hairs on the underside but not on the upper side. Inflorescence is a panicle or umbel hanging from the axils of the leaves, with 10-15 flowers. Flowers are yellow-green, some hermaphroditic (both male and female) but others on the same plant staminate (male only).[5][7]
References
- ↑ Tropicos
- ↑ The Plant List
- ↑ Lowry, P.P., & G.M. Plunkett. 2010. Plant Diversity and Evolution 128: 74.
- ↑ Tetraplasandra flynnii. The Nature Conservancy.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Lowry, P. P. and K. R. Wood. (2000). A new, threatened species of Tetraplasandra (Araliaceae) from Kaua'i, Hawaiian Islands, and notes on its conservation status. Novon 10(1) 40-44.
- ↑ USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
- ↑ photo of isotype at Missouri Botanical Garden