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Kadua laxiflora

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Rubiaceae

Scientific name
  
Kadua laxiflora

Order
  
Gentianales

Genus
  
Kadua

Rank
  
Species

Kadua laxiflora (formerly Hedyotis mannii) is a rare species of flowering plant in the coffee family known by the common names pilo and Mann's bluet. It is endemic to Hawaii, where it is known from Molokai, Lanai, and Maui. It is known to exist at four locations for a global population of under 100 plants. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

This is a subshrub with clusters of greenish white flowers. Threats to its existence include non-native plant species.

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Kadua laxiflora Wikipedia