Tetramolopium capillare is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name pamakani.[2] It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Maui. There are four occurrences for a total of fewer than 200 individuals. It is threatened by the degradation of its habitat caused by introduced plant species. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.[1]
Tetramolopium capillare | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Tetramolopium |
Species: | T. capillare |
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Tetramolopium capillare (Gaudich.) H.St.John | |
This plant is a spreading shrub growing up to about 80 centimeters long and bearing solitary flower heads. It grows in shrubland and chaparral habitat, often on slopes and ridges.[1]
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