Bobea sandwicensis
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Bobea sandwicensis (A. Gray) Hillebr. |
Bobea sandwicensis, or Hawaii Dogweed, is a species of tree in the Rubiaceae family. It is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It is threatened both by habitat loss and competition from invasive species.
[edit] References
- Bruegmann, M.M. & Caraway, V. 2003. Bobea sandwicensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 August 2007.