Lanai Hala Pepe

Description

Pleomele fernaldii (syn. Dracaena fernaldii) is a species of flowering plant that is endemic to the island of L-na-i in Hawai-i. It is known by the common name Lanai hala pepe. It can be found in dry forests at elevations of 490-670 metres (1,610-2,200 ft). It is threatened by habitat loss. 400-1000 of these plants remain in the wild, but little recruitment has been observed in the past 10 years. The reasons for the lack of recruitment are unclear.This is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.