Post by Melanie on Apr 13, 2007 22:42:50 GMT 1
Phyllostegia rockii
Rock's Phyllostegia Description (Code)
Global Rank: Possibly Extinct (GH)
Endangered Species Act Rank: Species of Concern (SOC)
Species Description
A many-branched vine. Leaves are deeply divided. Flowers are white, and borne in unbranched inflorescences about 10-15 cm long.
Habitat
Probably moist or wet forests.
Global Range
No current range; known historically from ukulele area of east Maui.
Abundance
Currently unknown, last collected in 1912.
Global Threats
Threats unknown.
Global Fragility
Fragility unknown.
Current Protection Status
None.
Permanence
Apparently perennial.
Taxonomic Comments
Genus endemic to hawaiian islands, species endemic to east maui.
Rock's Phyllostegia Description (Code)
Global Rank: Possibly Extinct (GH)
Endangered Species Act Rank: Species of Concern (SOC)
Species Description
A many-branched vine. Leaves are deeply divided. Flowers are white, and borne in unbranched inflorescences about 10-15 cm long.
Habitat
Probably moist or wet forests.
Global Range
No current range; known historically from ukulele area of east Maui.
Abundance
Currently unknown, last collected in 1912.
Global Threats
Threats unknown.
Global Fragility
Fragility unknown.
Current Protection Status
None.
Permanence
Apparently perennial.
Taxonomic Comments
Genus endemic to hawaiian islands, species endemic to east maui.
