Biology:Labordia helleri
Labordia helleri | |
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Critically Imperiled (NatureServe) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Loganiaceae |
Genus: | Labordia |
Species: | L. helleri
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Binomial name | |
Labordia helleri Sherff
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Labordia helleri, the Nā Pali coast labordia or Heller's labordia, is a rare species of flowering plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is found only on Kauai. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States. Like other Labordia species, this plant is known as Kamakahala.[1]
This species was once found throughout Kauai, but today there are only 10 populations totalling no more than 550 plants.[2] Most are within the Nā Pali Kona Forest Reserve and Kuia Natural Area Reserve.[2]
This is a shrub growing up to 4.5 meters tall. It may have climbing stems. The inflorescence is a cyme of 3 to 9 white or greenish yellow flowers.[3]
This plant is threatened by feral ungulates, such as wild boars, which damage habitat by causing erosion. The habitat is also experiencing the introduction of invasive species of plants.[3]
References
- ↑ USFWS. Species List: Endangered Plants.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Labordia helleri. The Nature Conservancy.
Wikidata ☰ Q6467323 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labordia helleri.
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