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Phyllostegia waimeae Wawra
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Phyllostegia waimeae is a rare species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name Kauai phyllostegia. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Kauai.[1] It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
This plant was not seen since 1969 and was rediscovered in 2000. This pink-flowered subshrub grows in moist and wet forest habitat.[1] There are only two wild individuals known to exist, but more are likely to be growing in habitat not recently surveyed. Additionally, there are several individuals that have been planted.[2]
The species is threatened by feral pigs, feral goats, rats, introduced species of plants, and overcollection.[2]
References
- ^ a b Phyllostegia waimeae. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ a b USFWS. Phyllostegia waimeae Five-year Review. January 2008.
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United States
Origin: Native
Regularity: Regularly occurring
Currently: Present
Confidence: Confident
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Global Range: Known historically from Kauai.
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Historic Range:
U.S.A. (HI)
Comments: Moist and wet forests on gulch slopes and along streams.
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Note: For many non-migratory species, occurrences are roughly equivalent to populations.
Estimated Number of Occurrences: 1 - 5
Comments: 4 historical occurrences. Rediscovered extant in 2000.
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United States
Rounded National Status Rank: N1 - Critically Imperiled
Rounded Global Status Rank: G1 - Critically Imperiled
Reasons: Endemic to the western portion of the island of Kauai, it had not been seen since 1969 when it was rediscovered in 2000. Threatened by goats, pigs, deer, erosion, and alien plant species.
Current Listing Status Summary
Status: Endangered
Date Listed: 02/25/1994
Lead Region: Pacific Region (Region 1)
Where Listed:
Population detail:
Listing status: E
For most current information and documents related to the conservation status and management of Phyllostegia waimeae, see its USFWS Species Profile