Schiedea obovata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Schiedea obovata faces severe threats from invasive plant species that outcompete this endemic Hawaiian shrub for resources and habitat space. Habitat degradation from feral ungulates, particularly pigs and goats, has destroyed much of its native dry forest ecosystem through trampling and browsing. The species' extremely limited population size and restricted range on the Hawaiian Islands make it highly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Habitat
Schiedea obovata inhabits dry to mesic forests and shrublands in the Hawaiian Islands, typically growing on volcanic slopes and ridges at moderate elevations. This endemic species is adapted to the unique microclimatic conditions of Hawaii's native forest ecosystems.
