Kauai Pa'Iniu (Astelia waialealae)
Description
Astelia waialealae is a rare species of plant in the Asteliaceae family that is endemic to the island of Kaua-i of the state of Hawaii in United States. It inhabits montane bogs within the vicinity of the Alaka-i Swamp on the island's central plateau. A. waialealae is threatened by habitat loss and habit disturbance by feral pigs; there are only about 26 plants remaining. It is a federally listed endangered species.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Asteliaceae
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Genus: Astelia
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