Kadua coriacea
Kadua coriacea (Sm.) W.L.Wagner & Lorence
Kadua coriacea is a flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family, native to Hawaii. It is known by the common name kioʻele and is considered a rare and federally endangered species in the United States. The plant is known from only a few locations, primarily on the island of Hawaiʻi, with a single individual recorded on Maui.
Description
Kadua coriacea is a species in the Rubiaceae family, found in the region of Oceania and specifically in Hawaii. It is critically rare, with only a few known individuals, and is classified as an endangered species in the United States. The species was formally described in 2005 and is known only from the island of Hawaiʻi and one individual on Maui. Due to its limited distribution and the threats to its habitat, conservation efforts are essential for its survival.
Distribution
Oceania · Global · Hawaii
Synonyms
Kadua arnottiiKadua conostylaKadua menziesianaKadua smithiiOldenlandia conostylaHedyotis conostylaHedyotis coriaceaHedyotis coriacea f. conostylaHedyotis menziesianaHedyotis smithii
