Kolea (Myrsine knudsenii)
Taxonomy:
Listing Status:
Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND
General Information
Myrsine knudsenii (kolea) is a small tree in the myrsine family (Myrsinaceae). Historically, the species may have been found in lowland mesic and wet ecosystems, but currently it is only known from Acacia koa-Metrosideros polymorpha-Dicranopteris linearis mesic forest at elevations between 3,200 and 3,900 ft (975 and 1,200 m) in the montane mesic ecosystem (Wagner et al. 1999, p. 941; Wood et al. 2002, p. 15; HBMP 2007; TNCH 2007). Historically, M. knudsenii was found in Hanapepe Valley in south-central Kauai; Kawaiula Trail in western Kauai; and Awaawapuhi, Kumuwela, Honopu, and Nualolo in the Kokee region of the island of Kauai (Wagner et al. 1999, p. 941). Currently, the species is known from 3 populations totaling approximately 30 individuals at Honopu, Awaawapuhi, and Nualolo (S. Perlman, in litt. 2007; Wood et al. 2001, p. 10; Wood et al. 2002, p. 15; HBMP 2007; Wood 4907 (BISH)).
- States/US Territories in which the Kolea, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: Hawaii
- US Counties in which the Kolea, Wherever found is known to or is believed to occur: View All
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-13 | Pacific Region (Region 1) | Wherever found |
» Federal Register Documents
| Date | Citation Page | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-21 00:00:00.0 | 73 FR 62592 62742 | Listing 48 Species on Kauai as Endangered and Designating Critical Habitat; Proposed Rule |
| 2015-02-13 00:00:00.0 | 80 FR 8100 8103 | Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of 133 Species in Hawaii, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington |
| 2010-04-13 00:00:00.0 | 75 FR 18960 19165 | Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule |
» Recovery
| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-17 | Recovery Outline for the Kauai Ecosystem | Recovery efforts in progress, but no implementation information yet to display | Outline |
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-13 | 80 FR 8100 8103 | Initiation of 5-Year Status Reviews of 133 Species in Hawaii, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington |
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» Critical Habitat
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-13 | 75 FR 18960 19165 | Determination of Endangered Status for 48 Species on Kauai and Designation of Critical Habitat; Final Rule | Final Rule | Final designated |
| 2008-10-21 | 73 FR 62592 62742 | Listing 48 Species on Kauai as Endangered and Designating Critical Habitat; Proposed Rule | Proposed Rule | Not Required |
To learn more about critical habitat please see http://ecos.fws.gov/crithab
» Conservation Plans
No conservation plans have been created for Kolea.
» Petitions
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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