Schiedea stellarioides
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Schiedea |
| Species: | S. stellarioides |
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| Schiedea stellarioides | |
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Schiedea stellarioides is a species of rare flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae.[3][4] It is known by the common name lau lihilihi. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Kauai.[1] It is threatened by the degradation and destruction of its habitat. The plant is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States.
This plant is a sprawling or somewhat erect subshrub growing to a maximum height around 60 centimeters. It grows in moist forest habitat.[1]
This species was once thought to be extinct; it was rediscovered in the 1990s.[1] There are small populations remaining for a total of perhaps a few hundred individuals.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Schiedea stellarioides. The Nature Conservancy.
- ↑ Clark, M. (2016). "Schiedea stellarioides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T80219174A80219203.en. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- 1 2 "Schiedea stellarioides H.Mann". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ↑ "Schiedea stellarioides H.Mann". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
- ↑ USFWS. Schiedea stellarioides Five-year Review. August 2010.