Myrsine knudsenii
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Myrsine knudsenii, the Kokee colicwood,[1] 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.[2] It grows in moist forests dominated by Acacia koa, Metrosideros polymorpha, and Dicranopteris linearis. It probably once occurred in several other types of ecosystem.[3]
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.[3]
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- ↑ Myrsine knudsenii. The Nature Conservancy.
- ↑ a b USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat. Federal Register April 13, 2010.
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