Myrsine knudsenii explained

Myrsine knudsenii, the Kokee colicwood, 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.[1] It grows in moist forests dominated by Acacia koa, Metrosideros polymorpha, and Dicranopteris linearis. It probably once occurred in several other types of ecosystem.[2]

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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=Myrsine+knudsenii Myrsine knudsenii.
  2. USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat. Federal Register April 13, 2010.