Hawaiian Spermolepis (Spermolepis hawaiiensis)

Global Rank: G2 - Imperiled
Legal Status: Federally Endangered
Family: Apiaceae
State: HI
Nature Serve ID: 142468
Lifeform: Forb/herb
Date Inducted in National Collection: 07/24/2023

Description:

ephemeral often overlooked - perhaps not that rare

Where is Hawaiian Spermolepis (Spermolepis hawaiiensis) located in the wild?

States & Provinces:

Hawaiian Spermolepis can be found in Hawaii

Which CPC Partners conserve Hawaiian Spermolepis (Spermolepis hawaiiensis)?

Harold L. Lyon Arboretum

Not Sponsored

Assigned 07/24/23

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Hawaiian Spermolepis (Spermolepis hawaiiensis) Characteristics

Nomenclature

Taxon	Spermolepis hawaiiensis
Authority	Wolff
Family	Apiaceae
CPC Number	7622
ITIS	505318
USDA	SPHA2
Duration	Annual
Common Names	Hawaiian Spermolepis
Associated Scientific Names	Spermolepis hawaiiensis
Distribution

State Rank

State	State Rank
Hawaii	S2

Ecological Relationships

Photos

Reintroduction

Lead Institution	State	Reintroduction Type	Year of First Outplanting
Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife	Hawaii	Reintroduction	2014

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