Biology:Phyllostegia velutina

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Phyllostegia velutina

Critically Imperiled (NatureServe)[1]
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Phyllostegia
Species:
P. velutina
Binomial name
Phyllostegia velutina
(Sherff) H.St.John
Synonyms[2]
  • Phyllostegia kilaueaensis H.St.John

Phyllostegia velutina is a rare species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name velvet phyllostegia. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Hawaii, including the slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.[1] It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

This white-flowered vine grows in moist and wet forest habitat on volcanic soils. There are fewer than 60 individuals remaining. The species is threatened by feral pigs, introduced species of plants, and deforestation.[1]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7189376 entry