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Rare and endangered species, endemic to a few populations only on the Big Island of Hawaii. In 1990's this species was reduced to 1 population of 30-35 plants. Previously known as Pelea zahlbruckneri. Threats include: non-native insects (two spotted leafhopper), competition from introduced grasses, volcanic activity, rats eating fruit.
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Rare and endangered. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Rare and endangered. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Rare and endangered. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Rare and endangered. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. This tree had damage from ants.
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Rare and endangered. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii.
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Rare and endangered. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. Reduced to a single population of approximately 25-30 plants. New outplanting populations may exist to protect this species from alien insects, competition with invasive grasses, fruit loss due to rats, feral livestock, and volcanic activity.
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Rare and endangered. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. Photo shows unopened flower buds.
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Rare and endangered. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. Photo shows insect holes in the fruit capsule lobes and and ant on the bottom left lobe. A portion of this tree appeared to be damaged by ants.
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Rare and endangered. Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. This tree seemed to be more of a shrub, possibly due to fallen Koa trees/limbs. It was growing out of a crack in lava. The area has deep and dense alien grass, making it difficult to see the ground surface. Primary tree at this site is Koa (Acacia koa). Other associated species: Ohia (Metrosideros polymorpha), Sandalwood (Santalum paniculatum), Aalii (Dodonaea viscosa), Pukiawe (Styphelia tameiameiae). Elevation 3990 ft./1216 m.
