Tetramolopium capillare
Tetramolopium capillare | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Subfamily: | Asteroideae |
Tribe: | Astereae |
Genus: | Tetramolopium |
Species: | T. capillare |
Binomial name | |
Tetramolopium capillare | |
Tetramolopium capillare is a rare species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common name pamakani.[1] It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Maui. There are four occurrences for a total of fewer than 200 individuals. It is threatened by the degradation of its habitat caused by introduced plant species. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.[2]
This plant is a spreading shrub growing up to about 80 centimeters long and bearing solitary flower heads. It grows in shrubland and chaparral habitat, often on slopes and ridges.[2]
References
- ↑ "Tetramolopium capillare". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
- 1 2 Tetramolopium capillare. The Nature Conservancy.
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