Melicope remyi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Melicope remyi faces severe threats from habitat destruction as native Hawaiian forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. Invasive plant species compete aggressively with this endemic tree, altering forest composition and reducing available growing space. The species' extremely limited range on a single Hawaiian island makes it particularly vulnerable to catastrophic events such as hurricanes or volcanic activity.
Habitat
Melicope remyi is endemic to Hawaiian montane wet forests, typically growing in mesic to wet forest environments at elevations between 300-1,200 meters. The species thrives in native Hawaiian forest ecosystems with high rainfall and rich volcanic soils.
Other threatened species in RUTACEAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
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