Phyllostegia waimeae
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Phyllostegia |
| Species: | P. waimeae
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| Binomial name | |
| Phyllostegia waimeae | |
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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.[4]
The species is threatened by feral pigs, feral goats, rats, introduced species of plants, and overcollection.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Phyllostegia waimeae. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ Clark, M. (2015). "Phyllostegia waimeae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T80174830A80174875. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T80174830A80174875.en. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 19 June 2016
- ^ a b USFWS. Phyllostegia waimeae Five-year Review. January 2008.
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