Delissea rhytidosperma, is known by the common names Kauai delissea, Kauai leechleaf delissea, and leechleaf delissea. It is a rare species of flowering plant in the bellflower family, that is endemic to Hawaii where it is known only from the island of Kauai. It is critically endangered or extinct in the wild.[1]
Some populations that were formerly included in the species D. rhytidosperma are now called Delissea kauaiensis.[2] It is a federally listed endangered species.
Delissea rhytidosperma, a Hawaiian lobelioid, is a shrub which grows up to 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) tall. The leaves have lance-shaped or nearly oval blades up to 19 centimeters long. The tubular flowers have greenish or purplish petals and distinctive hairs next to the anthers.[3]
The plant's natural habitat is rocky cliffsides in moist forests dominated by Acacia koa. This habitat has been destroyed and degraded by the action of feral pigs, goats, and mule deer,[2] and by exotic plant species. Germination and establishment are further limited by non-native rodents, snails, and grasses.[4]
Delissea rhytidosperma, is known by the common names Kauai delissea, Kauai leechleaf delissea, and leechleaf delissea. It is a rare species of flowering plant in the bellflower family, that is endemic to Hawaii where it is known only from the island of Kauai. It is critically endangered or extinct in the wild.
Some populations that were formerly included in the species D. rhytidosperma are now called Delissea kauaiensis. It is a federally listed endangered species.
Delissea kauaiensis est une espèce de plante de la famille des Campanulacées endémique de Hawaï. Elle est probablement éteinte à l'état sauvage, aucun spécimen n'ayant été aperçu depuis 2002.
Cette espèce est menacée par l'invasion de plantes non-natives, notamment Melaleuca quinquenervia, Cyathea cooperi, Melinis minutiflora, Andropogon glomeratus, Lantana camara et Clidemia hirta. Elle est également menacée par la prédation d'animaux marrons : le cochon, la chèvre et le cerf à queue noire[1].
Delissea kauaiensis est une espèce de plante de la famille des Campanulacées endémique de Hawaï. Elle est probablement éteinte à l'état sauvage, aucun spécimen n'ayant été aperçu depuis 2002.
Delissea rhytidosperma là loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Hoa chuông. Loài này được H.Mann mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1867.[1]
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