Myrsine mezii

Myrsine mezii, the Hanapepe River colicwood,[2] is a species of tree in the primrose 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.

Myrsine mezii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Myrsine
Species:
M. mezii
Binomial name
Myrsine mezii

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.[3]

References

  1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Myrsine mezii". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 1998: e.T30943A9594540. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T30943A9594540.en. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  2. "Myrsine mezii". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. 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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