Tetramolopium capillare
| Tetramolopium capillare | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Tetramolopium |
| Species: | T. capillare |
| Binomial name | |
| Tetramolopium capillare | |
Tetramolopium capillare is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name pamakani.[2] It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Maui. There are four occurrences for a total of fewer than 200 individuals. It is threatened by the degradation of its habitat caused by introduced plant species. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.[1]
This plant is a spreading shrub growing up to about 80 centimeters long and bearing solitary flower heads. It grows in shrubland and chaparral habitat, often on slopes and ridges.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Tetramolopium capillare. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ NRCS. "Tetramolopium capillare". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 9 December 2015.