Neraudia sericea NatureServe Explorer Species Reports — NatureServe Explorer is a source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals and ecological communtities of the U.S and Canada. NatureServe Explorer provides in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. NatureServe Explorer is a product of NatureServe in collaboration with the Natural Heritage Network.Neraudia sericea is a rare species of flowering plant in the nettle family known by the common name woodland ma’oloa. It is endemic to Hawaii. It has been found on the islands of Molokai, Maui, Lanai, and Kahoolawe, but it has only been seen recently on Molokai and Maui. There are fewer than 200 individuals remaining. This is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.Neraudia sericea, a member of the nettle family, is a shrub with densely hairy branches that reaches a height of 10-16 ft (3-5 m). The elliptic or oval leaves are 1.7-5.1 in (4.3-13 cm) long and have smooth margins or slightly toothed margins on young leaves.
ITIS Reports — Neraudia sericea ITIS (the Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a source for authoritative taxonomic information on plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world.
FWS Digital Media Library — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Digital Library is a searchable collection of selected images, historical artifacts, audio clips, publications, and video.
