Kaala Phyllostegia (Phyllostegia kaalaensis)

Global Rank: G1 - Critically Imperiled
Legal Status: Federally Endangered
Family: Lamiaceae
State: HI
Nature Serve ID: 147311
Lifeform: Forb/herb
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

This endemic herb produces small, white flowers and nutlets as fruit. It faces habitat degradation from feral pigs and fire.

Where is Kaala Phyllostegia (Phyllostegia kaalaensis) located in the wild?

Habitat:

P. kaalaensis grows on gulch slopes and bottoms, as well as vertical rock faces in mesic forests. It can be found at elevations of 300 to 800 meters.

Distribution:

Found only in the Wai'anae Mountains of Oahu, there are only five subpopulations growing on state-owned land and private properties.

States & Provinces:

Kaala Phyllostegia can be found in Hawaii

Which CPC Partners conserve Kaala Phyllostegia (Phyllostegia kaalaensis)?

Harold L. Lyon Arboretum

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Assigned 06/09/17

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Kaala Phyllostegia (Phyllostegia kaalaensis) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Phyllostegia kaalaensis
Authority	H. St. John
Family	Lamiaceae
CPC Number	15989
ITIS	565402
USDA	PHKA6
Duration	Perennial
Common Names	Kaala phyllostegia
Associated Scientific Names	Phyllostegia kaalaensis
Distribution	Found only in the Wai'anae Mountains of Oahu, there are only five subpopulations growing on state-owned land and private properties.

State Rank

State	State Rank
Hawaii	S1

Ecological Relationships

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Reintroduction

Lead Institution	State	Reintroduction Type	Year of First Outplanting
Oahu Army Natural Resources Program	Hawaii	Reintroduction	2004
Oahu Army Natural Resources Program	Hawaii	Reintroduction	2004
Oahu Army Natural Resources Program	Hawaii	Reintroduction	2007
Oahu Army Natural Resources Program	Hawaii	Reintroduction	2013

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