Hibiscadelphus giffardianus
Hibiscadelphus giffardianus is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae that is endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii.
Description
H. giffardianus is a small tree, reaching a height of and trunk diameter of.
Conservation
It is sometimes believed to be extinct in the wild, with any remaining plants being threatened by habitat loss. Cultivated plants exist in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and certain captive-grown individuals have been replanted at the original site.
It inhabits mixed mesic forests on the slopes of Mauna Loa at elevations of. Associated plants include,,,,,,,,,, and .