Geniostoma helleri
| Geniostoma helleri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Loganiaceae |
| Genus: | Geniostoma |
| Species: | G. helleri |
| Binomial name | |
| Geniostoma helleri (Sherff) Byng & Christenh. (2018) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Labordia helleri Sherff (1938) | |
Geniostoma helleri, the Nā Pali coast labordia or Heller's labordia, is a rare species of flowering plant in the Loganiaceae family. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is found only on Kauai. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States. Like other labordias, this plant is known as Kamakahala.[2]
This is a shrub growing up to 4.5 meters tall. It may have climbing stems. The inflorescence is a cyme of 3 to 9 white or greenish yellow flowers.[3]
This species was once found throughout Kauai, but today there are only 10 populations totalling no more than 550 plants.[4] Most are within the Nā Pali Kona Forest Reserve and Kuia Natural Area Reserve.[4]
This plant is threatened by feral ungulates, such as wild boars, which damage habitat by causing erosion. The habitat is also experiencing the introduction of invasive species of plants.[3]
References
- ↑ Flynn, T. (2016). "Labordia helleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T80232348A80232353. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T80232348A80232353.en. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
- ↑ USFWS. Species List: Endangered Plants.
- 1 2 Labordia helleri. Archived 2002-11-27 at the Wayback Machine The Nature Conservancy.
- 1 2 USFWS. Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule. Federal Register April 13, 2010.