Dubautia latifolia
Dubautia latifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Dubautia |
Species: | D. latifolia
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Binomial name | |
Dubautia latifolia |
Dubautia latifolia is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name koholapehu. It is endemic to Hawaii where it is known only from the west side of the island of Kauai. Like other Dubautia this plant is called na`ena`e.[3]
Distribution
Dubautia latifolia, a member of the
There are no more than 200 individuals remaining.[6] There are about 18 occurrences, but most of these are made up of only one or two plants.[1]
Description
Dubautia latifolia is a
Dubautia latifolia can be distinguished from other species in its genus by its vine growing habits, and having different petioles and net-veins of the leaves.[5]
Conservation
Dubautia latifolia was federally listed as an endangered species of the United States in 1992.[1]
The very low seed count in wild plants shows that there might be a reproduction problem. Seedlings and young plants are not commonly seen.
Threats to this species and its habitat include feral pigs, feral goats, rats, and deer. Invasive plant species that threaten it include Santa Barbara daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus), kahili ginger (Hedychium spp.), lantana (Lantana camara), airplant (Kalanchoe pinnata) and firetree (Myrica faya). Conservation efforts include the collection of seeds and the planting of young plants in appropriate habitat.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e Dubautia latifolia. Archived 2002-11-23 at the Wayback Machine The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ "Na'ena'a". iucnredlist.org. February 8, 2016. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ USFWS. Species Reports: Listed Plants.
- ^ a b c Carr, G. D. Dubautia latifolia. Hawaiian Silverswords.
- ^ a b c "Na'ena'e (Dubautia latifolia) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
- ^ a b c d USFWS. Dubautia latifolia Five-year Review. August, 2010.
- ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-09-01.