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Myrsine knudsenii

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

Myrsine knudsenii, the Kokee 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.

This is a shrub or tree growing up to 4.5 meters tall with flowers occurring in clusters along the branches.[3] It grows in moist forests dominated by Acacia koa, Metrosideros polymorpha, and Dicranopteris linearis. It probably once occurred in several other types of ecosystem.[4]

There are three populations left, for a total of about 30 trees. It was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 2010.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Heintzman, S.; Nyberg, B.; Wood, K. (2020). "Myrsine knudsenii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T33630A83803728. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T33630A83803728.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  2. ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "​Myrsine knudsenii​". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  3. ^ Myrsine knudsenii. The Nature Conservancy.
  4. ^ a b USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat. Federal Register April 13, 2010.