Abutilon Menziesii

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Abutilon menziesii, known as Ko oloa ula in Hawaiian, is an endangered species of flowering shrub in the mallow family, Malvaceae, that is endemic to Hawaii. It inhabits dry forests on the islands of L na i, Maui, O ahu, and Hawai i. It is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List; only about 500 plants remain in fewer than ten naturally occurring populations throughout the islands. The rarity of this plant can be attributed to the alteration of its habitat for agricultural and urban development, overgrazing by livestock and feral animals, and competition from invasive weeds. A conservation plan is being implemented by federal and state agencies to protect remaining habitat, establish new populations, and conserve genetic material in seed banks and botanical gardens.