Greenflower Indian mallow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Greenflower Indian mallow |
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Abutilon
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sandwicense
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The greenflower Indian mallow (scientific name: Abutilon sandwicense) is a special type of flowering plant. It belongs to the mallow family, which includes many well-known plants. This unique shrub is found only on the island of Oʻahu in Hawaii, United States. Because it grows nowhere else in the world, it is called an endemic species.
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Discover the Greenflower Indian Mallow
The greenflower Indian mallow is a beautiful shrub that can grow quite tall. It usually reaches a height of about 1.5 to 3 meters (5 to 10 feet). This plant is an important part of Hawaii's natural environment.
Where Does This Plant Live?
You can find the greenflower Indian mallow in the dry forests of Oʻahu. It prefers to grow on the slopes of the Waiʻanae Mountains. These plants live at elevations between 400 and 600 meters (about 1,300 to 2,000 feet) above sea level.
Plant Neighbors
In its forest home, the greenflower Indian mallow grows alongside other native Hawaiian plants. Some of its plant neighbors include:
- lama (Diospyros sandwicensis)
- ēlama (D. hillebrandii)
- māmaki (Pipturus albidus)
- kalia (Elaeocarpus bifidus)
- āulu (Sapindus oahuensis)
- olopua (Nestegis sandwicensis)
- alaheʻe (Psydrax odorata)
Why Is It Endangered?
Sadly, the greenflower Indian mallow is a critically endangered species. This means it faces a very high risk of disappearing forever. The biggest threat to this plant is habitat loss. Its natural forest home is shrinking because of human activities. Protecting these special plants and their habitats is very important for the future of Hawaii's unique wildlife.
