Myrsine mezii

Myrsine mezii
Myrsine mezii
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Myrsinaceae
Genus: Myrsine
Species: M. mezii
Binomial name
Myrsine mezii
Hosaka

Myrsine mezii is a species of tree in the myrsine 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.

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.[1]

References

  1. ^ 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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