Melanthera micrantha (formerly Lipochaeta micrantha), known by the common name Kauai nehe, is a rare species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.[2]
| Melanthera micrantha | |
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| Melanthera micrantha subsp micrantha (cultivated) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Melanthera |
| Species: | M. micrantha
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| Binomial name | |
| Melanthera micrantha (Nutt.) W.L.Wagner & H.Rob.
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| Synonyms | |
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Lipochaeta micrantha - (Nutt.) A. Gray | |
Distribution
editThe plant is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known only from the island of Kauai.[1]
It grows on slopes and in gulches in forested habitat. There are seven populations for a total of fewer than 1100 individuals.[1]
Description
editMelanthera micrantha is sprawling perennial herb. It produces thin trailing stems with 'fernlike' foliage on compound pedate leaves.
It produces daisylike yellow flower heads on long stems. They are less than 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in diameter
Subspecies
editConservation
editIt 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 and non-native plants.[1]
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References
editExternal links
edit- USDA Plants Profile for Melanthera micrantha (as Lipochaeta micrantha) — Kauai nehe
Media related to Wollastonia micrantha subsp. micrantha at Wikimedia Commons
