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giant kokee cyanea
Scientific Name: Cyanea leptostegia
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyanea leptostegia: Giant Kokee Cyanea
Cyanea leptostegia, commonly known as the Giant Kokee Cyanea, is a fascinating plant species belonging to the Campanulaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
According to the information available, the Giant Kokee Cyanea is considered unsafe for dogs.
Considerations for Children
According to the information available, the Giant Kokee Cyanea is considered unsafe for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyanea leptostegia A. Gray
- Common Name: Giant Kokee Cyanea
- Family: Campanulaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Cyanea leptostegia var. velutina Skottsberg
- Symbol: CYLE5
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Habit: Tree
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Leaf Type: Evergreen
Distribution and Habitat
The Giant Kokee Cyanea is endemic to Hawaii. One specific location mentioned is Kokee on Kauai, where it grows in mesic forests.
Related Cyanea Species
- Cyanea aculeatiflora (Haleakala Cyanea)
- Cyanea linearifolia (Linearleaf Cyanea)
- Cyanea lobata
- Cyanea purpurellifolia
Resources and Further Information
- ARKive: Provides photos and facts about the Giant Kokee Cyanea.
- Discover Life: Offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyanea leptostegia.
- IUCN Red List
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- uBio
- Garden Guides: Includes plant information, identification information, and uses.