A New, Threatened Species of Tetraplasandra (Araliaceae) from Kaua'i, Hawaiian Islands, and Notes on Its Conservation Status

Tetraplasandra flynnii is described from Kaua'i, Hawaiian Islands. It resembles the more widespread T. kavaiensis, but is restricted to a single known population now comprising only three individuals growing in mesic to wet forest that is increasingly impacted by introduced goats and aggressive...

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Published in:Novon (Saint Louis, Mo.) Mo.), 2000, Vol.10 (1), p.40-44
Main Authors: Lowry, Porter P., Wood, Kenneth R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endemic species
Flora
Flowering
Forest habitats
Forest reserves
Habitat conservation
New species
Plants
Trees
Wildlife conservation
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Summary:Tetraplasandra flynnii is described from Kaua'i, Hawaiian Islands. It resembles the more widespread T. kavaiensis, but is restricted to a single known population now comprising only three individuals growing in mesic to wet forest that is increasingly impacted by introduced goats and aggressive non-native plant species. Material has been propagated for ex situ conservation, but effective management will be required to ensure the continued survival of the wild population.
ISSN:1055-3177
DOI:10.2307/3393182