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ridge rollandia
Scientific Name: Cyanea longiflora
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyanea longiflora (Ridge Rollandia)
Cyanea longiflora, commonly known as Ridge Rollandia, is a rare and fascinating plant species endemic to Hawaii.
Considerations for Pets
- Some juvenile plants of Cyanea and Rollandia have spikes or teeth, which fall off when they reach adulthood.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyanea longiflora (Wawra) Lammers, Givnish & Systma
- Common Name: Ridge Rollandia
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
- Synonyms:
- Rollandia longiflora Wawra (formerly)
- Rollandia lanceolata Gaudich. var. brevipes E. Wimm.
- Rollandia degeneriana F. Wimmer p.p.
- Cyanea st.-johnii (Hosaka) Lammers, Givnish & Systma
- Rollandia st.-johnii - Hosaka St. John's Rollandia
Distribution and Habitat
- Cyanea longiflora is endemic to Hawaii.
- Specifically, it is found on O'ahu.
- It grows in moist and wet forests.
- Cyanea purpurellifolia, a similar species, is found on the northern Ko`olau Mountains, windward (eastern) side, the ridge between Kaluanui and Ma`akua.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cyanea longiflora is a perennial shrub.
Additional Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyanea longiflora.