Image of kipuka piaula
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Description:
Rare and endangered species, endemic to a few populations only on the Big Island of Hawaii. In 1990's this species was reduced to 1 population of 30-35 plants. Previously known as Pelea zahlbruckneri. Threats include: non-native insects (two spotted leafhopper), competition from introduced grasses, volcanic activity, rats eating fruit.
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- Life
- Cellular
- Eukaryota (eukaryotes)
- Archaeplastida (plants)
- Chloroplastida
- Spermatophytes
- Angiosperms
- Eudicots
- Superrosids
- Rosids
- Sapindales
- Rutaceae (rue family)
- Melicope (melicope)
- Melicope zahlbruckneri (kipuka piaula)
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- 2012 Eric White
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- Eric White
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