- Melicope ovalis
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Melicope ovalis Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Sapindales Family: Rutaceae Genus: Melicope Species: M. ovalis Binomial name Melicope ovalis
(H.St.John) T.G.Hartley & B.C.StoneMelicope ovalis (Wild pelea or Hana melicope) is a species of tree in the Rutaceae family. It is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States. Like other Hawaiian Melicope, this species is known as alani.[1]
This tree grows up to five meters in height. The leathery oval leaves grow up to 16 centimeters long by 10 wide. They have a scent similar to anise when crushed.[1]
This tree is only present in Kīpahulu Valley in Haleakalā National Park on Maui.[2] It is threatened by the degradation of its habitat due to the presence of feral pigs and introduced species of plants.[2]
References
- ^ a b USFWS. Species Reports: Plants.
- ^ a b Melicope ovalis. The Nature Conservancy.
External links
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre 1998. Melicope ovalis. 2010 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 30 May 2011.
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