Kolea (Myrsine linearifolia)
Taxonomy:
View taxonomy in ITISListing Status: Threatened
Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND
General Information
Myrsine linearifolia, a member of the Primulaceae (primrose) family, is a branched shrub, 2.5 to 8 m (8.2 to 26.2 ft) tall. The slightly fleshy, linear leaves are 5 to 9 cm (1.7 to 3 in) long, 0.25 to 0.4 cm (0.09 to 0.14 in) wide, often yellowish purple toward the base, and tend to be clustered toward the upper branches. The margins of the leaves are smooth and roll slightly toward the underside of the leaf. One to three apparently perfect (containing male and female parts) flowers, on stalks 1 to 4.2 mm (0.04 to 0.17 in) long, occur in clusters among the leaves. The greenish petals are inversely lance-shaped, about 2.2 to 2.5 mm (0.09 to 0.1 in) long, and also have margins fringed with hairs. At maturity, the fruits are black elliptic-shaped drupes, about 6 mm (0.2 in) long.» Range Information
Current Range
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Wherever found
Listing status: Threatened
- States/US Territories in which this population is known to or is believed to occur: Hawaii
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- Recovery Priority Number: 2
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» Life History
Habitat Requirements
Myrsine linearifolia occurs mesic and wet forest dominated by Metrosideros polymorpha (ohia)-Dicranopteris linearis (uluhe) with the associated native species Antidesma platyphyllum (hame), Bidens spp. (kookoolau), Bobea spp. (ahakea), Cheirodendron spp. (olapa), Cyanea spp. (haha), Cyrtandra pickeringii (haiwale), Dubautia laxa (naenae pua melemele), Embelia pacifica (kilioe), Euphorbia remyi (akoko), Freycinetia arborea (ie ie), Gahnia beecheyi, Hydrangea arguta (kanawao), Kadua affinis (manono), Lobelia kauaiensis (pue), Machaerina angustifolia (uki), Melicope spp. (alani), Myrsine spp. (kolea), Perrottetia sandwicensis (olomea), Pritchardia spp. (loulu), Psychotria spp. (kopiko), Sphenomeris chinensis (palaa), Syzygium sandwicensis (ohia ha), Touchardia latifolia (olona). Matting ferns include Dicranopteris linearis and Diplopterygium pinnatum (uluhe lau nui), along with scattered tree ferns Sadleria pallida (amau ii) and Cibotium nealiae (hapuu).
Movement / Home Range
Myrsine linearifolia is endemic to Kauai and was historically found near Kapalaoa summit, Kahili, Limahuli, Kalalau, Hanakoa, Koaie, Wailua River headwaters, and Mt. Haupu. Currently, individuals are reported from the same areas at Puu o Kila to Pihea (Kalalau), Hanakapiai, Limahuli, and Wahiawa drainage with additional occurrences found at Manono ridge, Iole ridge, Waiahi, and Koaie.
Reproductive Strategy
Myrsine linearifolia has been observed fruiting nearly year-round and flowering in July and December.
Other
Myrsine linearifolia is distinguished from others of the genus by the shape, length, and width of the leaves, length of the petals, and number of flowers per cluster.
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