Stenogyne kealiae
Stenogyne kealiae is a rare species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name Keal's stenogyne.[2] It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Kauai.[1] It was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 2010.[3]
| Stenogyne kealiae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Stenogyne |
| Species: | S. kealiae |
| Binomial name | |
| Stenogyne kealiae | |
This plant is a vine with lance-shaped leaves up to 15 centimeters long. The flowers are purple-pink in color.[1]
There are 5 populations remaining on Kauai, for a total of no more than about 200 individuals.[3] Threats to the plant include feral ungulates such as feral pigs, goats, and mule deer, as well as introduced plant species such as daisy fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus).[3]
References
- Stenogyne kealiae. The Nature Conservancy.
- "Stenogyne kealiae". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
- 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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