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Haleakala cyanea
Scientific Name: Cyanea aculeatiflora
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyanea Species
Cyanea is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Campanulaceae (bellflower) family.
Considerations for Pets
- Some Cyanea species, like Cyanea horrida, are noted for their "spiny habit." This may pose a potential hazard to pets.
Considerations for Children
- Some Cyanea species, like Cyanea horrida, are noted for their "spiny habit." This may pose a potential hazard to children.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Genus: Cyanea
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Examples of species:
- Cyanea aculeatiflora (Haleakala Cyanea)
- Cyanea acuminata (Honolulu Cyanea)
- Cyanea arborea (Haleakala Cyanea Tree)
- Cyanea aspleniifolia (Spleenwort Cyanea)
- Cyanea copelandii ssp. haleakalaensis (Haha)
- Cyanea crispa
- Cyanea glabra
- Cyanea grimesiana ssp. grimesiana
- Cyanea hamatiflora
- Cyanea horrida
- Cyanea leptostegia (Giant Kokee Cyanea)
- Cyanea lobata (Haha, Cyanea)
- Cyanea macrostegia ssp. gibsonii
- Cyanea pohaku (Pohaku Cyanea)
- Taxonomic Serial No. (TSN) for Cyanea aculeatiflora: 34672
- Related ITIS Name: Cyanea pohaku Lammers (TSN 501867)
Distribution and Habitat
- Many Cyanea species are endemic to Hawaii, particularly Maui.
- Specific locations mentioned:
- Haleakala (East Maui)
- Haleakala National Park
- Waikamoi Preserve on Maui
- Makawao Forest Reserve
- Kipahulu Valley (within Haleakala National Park)
- Some species, such as Cyanea arborea, were endemic to the slopes of Haleakala.
- Cyanea aculeatiflora has been recorded on the southern, western, and northwestern slopes of Haleakala.
Ecological Role
- The text notes that Cyanea horrida is the most endangered plant in the Waikamoi Preserve.
- After rainforests in Haleakala National Park were fenced, the native vegetation responded vigorously, but three problematic plant species were still present.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cyanea leptostegia is described as a tree.
- Cyanea horrida is noted for its "spiny habit."
- Cyanea hamatiflora displays dissected juvenile foliage.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Nesosydne waikamoiensis is associated with Cyanea aculeatiflora.
Quirky Facts
- Cyanea horrida was found in a protected area on the northern slopes of Haleakala with "beautiful blackish purple" foliage.
Further Information
- ARKive: Provides photos and facts about Cyanea aculeatiflora.
- Discover Life: Offers information on the natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyanea.
- National Park Service, Haleakala National Park
- Drone-Application-Server database publication for Cyanea aculeatiflora