Poa sandvicensis
Poa sandvicensis is a rare species of grass known by the common name Hawaiian bluegrass. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is limited to the island of Kauai.[1] It is threatened by the loss and modification of its habitat. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
| Poa sandvicensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Pooideae |
| Genus: | Poa |
| Species: | P. sandvicensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Poa sandvicensis (Reichardt) Hitchc. | |
There are three species of Poa native to Hawaii, and they are all endemic to Kauai.[2] As of 2003, there were nine populations with fluctuating numbers of individuals.[3] The plant grows on moist, shady slopes.[1]
This grass is threatened by feral goats and pigs damaging its habitat, and the invasion of introduced species of plants.[1]
References
- Poa sandvicensis. The Nature Conservancy.
- USFWS. Poa mannii Five-year Review. August 2010.
- USFWS. Poa sandvicensis Five-year Review. August 2010.
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