Hispid Phyllostegia (Phyllostegia hispida)
Description
Phyllostegia hispida, the hispid phyllostegia, is an endangered species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is found only in wet forests at elevations of 2,300-4,200 feet (700-1,280 m) on the island of Moloka-i in Hawai-i. This green vine's loosely spreading branches often form a large mass.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Lamiales
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Family: Lamiaceae
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Genus: Phyllostegia
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