Stenogyne bifida
| Stenogyne bifida | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Stenogyne |
| Species: | S. bifida |
| Binomial name | |
| Stenogyne bifida Hillebr. | |
Stenogyne bifida is a rare species of flowering plant in the mint family known by the common name twocleft stenogyne.[1] It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Molokai. As of 2010 there was only a single individual remaining in the wild; this is a seedling.[2] It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.
This plant is a climbing, trailing perennial vine. It produces yellow-green to brownish flowers.[3] It grows in disturbed forest habitat dominated by Metrosideros polymorpha. The area has a large population of feral pigs that damage the habitat. The plant also faces competition from introduced plant species such as molasses grass, holly fern, thimbleberry, and Christmasberry.[2]
References
- ↑ "Stenogyne bifida". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 2 December 2015.
- 1 2 USFWS. Stenogyne bifida Five-year Review. August 2010.
- ↑ Stenogyne bifida. The Nature Conservancy.
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