Biology:Phlegmariurus mannii
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Lycophytes |
| Class: | Lycopodiopsida |
| Order: | Lycopodiales |
| Family: | Lycopodiaceae |
| Genus: | Phlegmariurus |
| Species: | P. mannii
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| Phlegmariurus mannii (Hillebr.) W.H.Wagner[1]
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Phlegmariurus mannii, synonym Huperzia mannii, is a species of lycopod,[1] known by the common names Mann's clubmoss and wawaeʻiole. It is endemic to Hawaii, where there are only six populations remaining.[2] It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States .
This plant is an epiphyte which grows upon other plants, especially koa (Acacia koa), ʻolapa (Cheirodendron trigynum), and kawaʻu (Ilex anomala).[3] It has a hanging, branching, reddish stem no more than 10 centimetres (3.9 in) long. Each branch has three longitudinal rows of toothlike leaves. When reproducing, the plant produces a branching fruiting spike which may be up to 20 centimetres (7.9 in) long.[3]
Today the plant is known from just a few occurrences on the islands of Maui and Hawaii. It is historically known from Kauai, but it may be extirpated there.[2] Threats to its existence include damage to its habitat by feral pigs, cattle, and Introduced plant species, and the fact that there are few individuals remaining.[2][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hassler, Michael; Schmitt, Bernd (August 2019), "Phlegmariurus mannii", Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World, 8.10, https://worldplants.webarchiv.kit.edu/ferns/, retrieved 2019-10-14
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Huperzia mannii". The Nature Conservancy. http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/servlet/NatureServe?searchName=Huperzia+mannii.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Huperzia mannii. Hawaii's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy.
External links
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