Two-cleft Stenogyne (Stenogyne bifida)

Global Rank: G1 - Critically Imperiled
Legal Status: Federally Endangered
Family: Lamiaceae
State: HI
Nature Serve ID: 151797
Lifeform: Vine, Forb/herb
Date Inducted in National Collection:

Description:

The twocleft stenogyne is an endemic perennial herb that is found at high altitudes in the wet montane ecosystems of eastern Molokai. Its unique flowers range from pale yellow to green to pale brown and features two clefts, as its common name describes.

Where is Two-cleft Stenogyne (Stenogyne bifida) located in the wild?

Habitat:

This member of the mint family grows on steep ridges in montane mesic to wet forests.

Distribution:

This species is historically known from occurances throughout Moloka`i, but it can now be found on the eastern volcanic range at 400-1,200 ft elevation.

States & Provinces:

Two-cleft Stenogyne can be found in Hawaii

Which CPC Partners conserve Two-cleft Stenogyne (Stenogyne bifida)?

Harold L. Lyon Arboretum

Not Sponsored

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Conservation Actions

Nellie Sugii, Clarice Mendoza

01/01/2010

The biggest threat against this non-aromatic mint is the abundance of grazing ungulates in the area, both feral and domesticated.

Nellie Sugii, Clarice Mendoza

01/01/2010

Five individuals are known from three populations. It is estimated that there are less than ten individuals on East Molokai.