Lipochaeta tenuifolia
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Lipochaeta |
| Species: | L. tenuifolia
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| Lipochaeta tenuifolia A.Gray (1861)
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Lipochaeta tenuifolia is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common names Waianae Range nehe and slender-leaf nehe.
It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Oahu.[1] It grows on mountain slopes and ridges and is limited to the Waianae Range of Oahu. There are 10 occurrences for a total population between 2,000 and 3,000 individuals.[1]
Description
[edit]Lipochaeta tenuifolia is perennial herb produces daisylike yellow flower heads and highly dissected, lacy-looking leaves.
Conservation
[edit]It is federally listed as an endangered species of the United States. The main threat to the species is the loss and degradation of its habitat caused by feral ungulates, non-native plants, and fire.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Lipochaeta tenuifolia. The Nature Conservancy.
- ^ Keir, M., Sporck-Koehler, M., Gon, S.M., Caraway, V.L., Bruegmann, M., Chau, M., Kwon, J. & Sugii, N. 2016. Melanthera tenuifolia (errata version published in 2017). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T80167726A115503789. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T80167726A80167735.en. Accessed 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Lipochaeta tenuifolia A.Gray". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
External links
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Media related to Lipochaeta tenuifolia at Wikimedia Commons