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'''''Vigna o-wahuensis''''' is a rare species of flowering plant in the [[Fabaceae|legume family]] known by the common name '''Oahu cowpea'''. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to [[Hawaii]], where it is known from seven small populations on the islands of [[Hawaii (island)|Hawaii]], [[Molokai]], [[Lanai]], and [[Kahoolawe]]. Though it was described from a specimen collected on [[Oahu]] it is now [[local extinction|extirpated]] from that island. It was also known from [[Niihau]], [[Maui]], and [[Kauai]] in the past. It is threatened by habitat destruction and degradation. It is a federally listed [[endangered species]] of the United States.<ref name=fws>USFWS. [http://ecos.fws.gov/docs/federal_register/fr2727.pdf Endangered status for 12 plants from the Hawaiian Islands.] ''Federal Register'' November 10, 1994.</ref> |
'''''Vigna o-wahuensis''''' is a rare species of flowering plant in the [[Fabaceae|legume family]] known by the common name '''Oahu cowpea'''. It is [[Endemism|endemic]] to [[Hawaii]], where it is known from seven small populations on the islands of [[Hawaii (island)|Hawaii]], [[Molokai]], [[Lanai]], and [[Kahoolawe]]. Though it was described from a specimen collected on [[Oahu]] it is now [[local extinction|extirpated]] from that island. It was also known from [[Niihau]], [[Maui]], and [[Kauai]] in the past. It is threatened by habitat destruction and degradation. It is a federally listed [[endangered species]] of the United States.<ref name=fws>USFWS. [http://ecos.fws.gov/docs/federal_register/fr2727.pdf Endangered status for 12 plants from the Hawaiian Islands.] ''Federal Register'' November 10, 1994.</ref> |
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This is an annual or perennial herb growing up to {{convert|40|cm|abbr=on}} long. Each leaf has three hairy leaflets of widely varying shape and size. Flowers occur singly or in clusters of up to four. They are light yellow or greenish in color and are about {{convert|2|or|2.5|cm|abbr=on}} long. The fruit is a long, thin [[legume]] pod up to {{convert|9|cm|abbr=on}} in length. The pod may be slightly inflated or not. It contains up to 15 gray or black beans around {{convert|.5|cm|abbr=on}} long.<ref name=fws/> |
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There are fewer than 100 individuals in total remaining on four islands. Two of the seven populations are on Molokai, one occurring in a plantation of [[fraxinus uhdei|tropical ash]] and [[pinus|pine trees]]. As of the year 1994 there was only one plant known on Lanai. There are several individuals on Hawaii and Kahoolawe.<ref name=fws/> |
There are fewer than 100 individuals in total remaining on four islands. Two of the seven populations are on Molokai, one occurring in a plantation of [[fraxinus uhdei|tropical ash]] and [[pinus|pine trees]]. As of the year 1994 there was only one plant known on Lanai. There are several individuals on Hawaii and Kahoolawe.<ref name=fws/> |
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Vigna o-wahuensis is a rare species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name Oahu cowpea. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known from seven small populations on the islands of Hawaii, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. Though it was described from a specimen collected on Oahu it is now extirpated from that island. It was also known from Niihau, Maui, and Kauai in the past. It is threatened by habitat destruction and degradation. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.[1]
This is an annual or perennial herb growing up to 40 cm (16 in) long. Each leaf has three hairy leaflets of widely varying shape and size. Flowers occur singly or in clusters of up to four. They are light yellow or greenish in color and are about 2 or 2.5 cm (0.79 or 0.98 in) long. The fruit is a long, thin legume pod up to 9 cm (3.5 in) in length. The pod may be slightly inflated or not. It contains up to 15 gray or black beans around .5 cm (0.20 in) long.[1]
There are fewer than 100 individuals in total remaining on four islands. Two of the seven populations are on Molokai, one occurring in a plantation of tropical ash and pine trees. As of the year 1994 there was only one plant known on Lanai. There are several individuals on Hawaii and Kahoolawe.[1]
This plant grows in many types of shrubland and grassland habitat, as well as in some cultivated areas. It occurs on cinder cones and offshore islets and exposed coral reefs.[2]
The species faces many threats, including loss of habitat to agriculture and development, degradation of the habitat by exotic plants and animals, and military activity.[2]
References
- ^ a b c USFWS. Endangered status for 12 plants from the Hawaiian Islands. Federal Register November 10, 1994.
- ^ a b Vigna o-wahuensis. The Nature Conservancy.