Biology:Poa sandvicensis

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Short description: Species of grass

Poa sandvicensis
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Poa
Species:
P. sandvicensis
Binomial name
Poa sandvicensis
(Heinrich Wilhelm Reichardt (de)) Hitchc.

Poa sandvicensis is a rare species of grass known by the common name Hawaiian bluegrass. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Kauai.[1] It is threatened by the loss and modification of its habitat. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

There are three species of Poa native to Hawaii, and they are all endemic to Kauai.[2] As of 2003, there were nine populations with fluctuating numbers of individuals.[3] The plant grows on moist, shady slopes.[1]

This grass is threatened by feral goats and pigs damaging its habitat, and the invasion of introduced species of plants.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Poa sandvicensis. The Nature Conservancy.
  2. USFWS. Poa mannii Five-year Review. August 2010.
  3. USFWS. Poa sandvicensis Five-year Review. August 2010.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7206150 entry