Flora (Plants)
Guttiferae – Calophyllum inophyllum
Distribution: It is native to the Pacific and Tropical Asia. It is distributed throughout Melanesia and Polynesia. It usually grows near the coast throughout India. It was brought from South Pacific Islands to Hawaii when Polynesians settlers migrated. Endemism: It is not endemic to the region. Natural History and Interesting Information: It has a slow growing tree with low branching and extensive irregular crown. This tree is about 8-20 meters height and the size of the flowers is about 25 millimeters. The flower occurs year round and there are two distinct flowering periods, which are in late spring and late autumn. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Least Concern (LC) Cupressaceae – Juniperus procumbens
Distribution: It is native to the coast of southern Japan and southern and western coast of Korea. Endemism: It is not endemic to the region. Natural History and Interesting Information: It is commonly known as Japanese garden juniper. It is a shrubby ground cover that is about 8-18in tall. It spreads over time by its long branch. The branches tend to grow parallel slightly over the ground. It grows slowly. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Least Concern (LC) Malvaceae – Hibiscus glaber
Distribution: It is native to Ogasawara Island. Endemism: It is endemic to the region. Natural History and Interesting Information: Branching shrubs are about 2-3m in height. It has heart shaped leaves, which are usually green, with its bright yellow flowers that are 6-8 cm. The flowers have purplish red basal spot and deepen to orange as they age. These plants ideally grow in coastal conditions where it will tolerate salt-laden winds. The flowering season is from summer to autumn. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Not Evaluated (NE) Pittosporaceae – Pittosporum parvifolium
Distribution: It is native to Ogasawara Island. Endemism: It is endemic to this region. Natural History and Interesting Information: The plants are about 1-2m in height. The flowering season ins in March to April and contains white flowers. It is evergreen. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Not Evaluated (NE)
Euphorbiaceae
– Claoxylon centinarium
Distribution: It is produced in Ogasawara Island. Endemism: It is endemic to the region Natural History and Interesting Information: A highly endangered tree has small, subdued flowers that are mainly visited by flies. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Not Evaluated (NE). Asteraceae – Crepidiastrum grandicollum
Distribution: It is native to Ogasawara Island. Endemism: It is endemic to the region. Natural History and Interesting Information: It is a perennial herb consisting thick and elongated roots. The primary stem is about 2-8 cm tall and it is branched up to inflorescence. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Extinct (EX) Santalaceae – Santalum boninense
Distribution: It is produced in Ogasawara Island. Endemism: It is endemic to this area. Natural History and Interesting Information: It is an evergreen shrubs and a small tree. It is about 4 meters high. It has light green or yellowish leaves and its surface contains densely Sunnie hair. The leaves are narrow oval shape and the size of the leaves is about 16mm. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Endangered (EN)
Campanulaceae – Lobelia
boninensis
Distribution: It is produced in Ogasawara Island. Endemism: It is endemic to this region Natural History and Interesting Information: It is a subarbor tree with white flowers. This plant contains fruits that are 3cm in size. The main flowering season is from May to August. It is an evergreen. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Vulnerable (VU) Rubiaceae –Hedyotis grayi
Distribution: It is native to Ogasawara Island. Endemism: It is endemic to the region. Natural History and Interesting Information: This plant is about 1m in height. The Flowers are white and the flowering season is from July to October. It is evergreen. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Not Evaluated (NE)
Melastomataceae – Melastoma
tetramerum
Distribution: It is produced in Ogasawara Island Endemism: It is endemic to this region Natural History and Interesting Information: This is considered as a rare specie. This plant is about 50-160cm tall and its hairy leaves are about 3-8cm long. Flowers are white and the flowering season is in June to July. It is evergreen. Conservation: The IUCN Red List Status is Not Evaluated (NE) |