Melicope makahae explained

Melicope makahae, the Makaha Valley melicope, is a species of plant in the family Rutaceae. It is a perennial shrub or tree that grows up to 10feet tall.[1]

It is endemic to the Waianae Range on Oahu island, in Hawaii.[2] It is found in mesic forests.

It is threatened by habitat loss from invasive plants as well as feral goats and pigs.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin . 2022-12-26 . www.wildflower.org.
  2. Web site: NatureServe Explorer 2.0 . 2022-12-26 . explorer.natureserve.org.