Phyllostegia glabra
| Phyllostegia glabra | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Subfamily: | Lamioideae |
| Genus: | Phyllostegia |
| Species: | P. glabra |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllostegia glabra (Gaudich.) Benth. | |
Phyllostegia glabra is a species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name ulihi phyllostegia. It is endemic to Hawaii.[1]
One variety of this species, var. lanaiensis, is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States. It is a perennial herb with reddish or red-veined green leaves and white or white-tinged flowers. It differs from the variety glabra in the size of its sepals and leaves. The rare variety lanaiensis has not been seen since a single specimen was recorded on Lanai in the 1980s. It may still exist on the island, perhaps in rugged habitat that has not been surveyed recently.[2]
References
- ↑ Phyllostegia glabra. The Nature Conservancy.
- ↑ USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for Six Plants from the Island of Lanai, Hawaii. Federal Register September 20, 1991.
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