Gouania meyenii
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Gouania |
| Species: | G. meyenii
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Gouania meyenii is a rare species of flowering plant known by the common name smoothfruit chewstick. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from Oahu and Kauai.[1] It is estimated that there are between 38 and 63 individuals of this species remaining in the wild.[2] It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
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This shrub grows in dry or moist forest and shrubland habitat in the
Threats to this rare species and its habitat include introduced plant species, such as mistflower (Ageratina riparia), silk oak (Grevillea robusta), airplant (Kalanchoe pinnata), lantana (Lantana camara), haole koa (Leucaena leucocephala).[2] Feral pigs and feral goats degrade the habitat.[2] Fire, rockslides, and landslides can also damage populations.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Gouania meyenii. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ a b c d USFWS. Gouania meyenii Five-year Review. August 2010.
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