Hibiscadelphus distans
About
Hibiscadelphus distans is an extremely rare species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae, that is endemic to the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii. It is known as hau kuahiwi in Hawaiian, which means "upland Hibiscus tiliaceus." It is a bush or small tree with heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers and grows at between 1,000 and 1,800 feet in the remnants of native dry forests. Despite its rarity, it is believed to be the only surviving species in the genus Hibiscadelphus which is only known from Hawaii, the other five species having recently become extinct in the wild, some being known from only a single plant.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
Hibiscadelphus distans is important for conservation efforts, as it represents the last of its genus. Protecting this plant helps preserve the unique biodiversity of Hawaii, which is home to many endemic species. Its beautiful flowers also contribute to the ecological balance in its native dry forest habitat.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hibiscadelphus distans
- Slug
- hibiscadelphus-distans
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Hibiscadelphus
- Species
- distans
- Wikidata QID
- Q1617207
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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