Myrsine mezii

Myrsine mezii, the Hanapepe River colicwood,[2] is a species of tree in the primrose family. It is endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

Myrsine mezii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Myrsine
Species:
M. mezii
Binomial name
Myrsine mezii

There are two remaining populations of this tree for a total of just five individuals. One of the populations is made up of a single tree which is in poor condition.[3]

References

  1. Heintzman, S.; Nyberg, B.; Wood, K. (2020). "Myrsine mezii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T30943A83803774. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T30943A83803774.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Myrsine mezii". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.


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