- Melanthera tenuifolia
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Melanthera tenuifolia Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Asteroideae Tribe: Heliantheae Genus: Melanthera Species: M. tenuifolia Binomial name Melanthera tenuifolia
(A.Gray) W.L. Wagner & H. Rob.Melanthera tenuifolia (formerly Lipochaeta tenuifolia) is a rare species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common names Waianae Range nehe and slender-leaf nehe. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Oahu.[1] It is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States.
This perennial herb produces daisylike yellow flower heads and highly dissected, lacy-looking leaves. It grows on mountain slopes and ridges and is limited to the Waianae Range of Oahu. There are 10 occurrences for a total population between 2000 and 3000 individuals.[1]
The main threat to the species is the loss and degradation of its habitat caused by feral ungulates, non-native plants, and fire.[1]
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Categories:- NatureServe Critically Imperiled species
- Heliantheae
- Endemic flora of Hawaii
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