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Waioli Valley rollandia
Scientific Name: Cyanea parvifolia
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyanea parvifolia
Also known as Waioli Valley Rollandia, Cyanea parvifolia is a fascinating plant species endemic to Hawaii.
Considerations for Pets
- As a shrub, this plant may have woody stems that could be tempting for chewing.
Considerations for Children
- As a shrub, this plant may have woody stems that could be tempting for chewing.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyanea parvifolia (Forbes) Lammers, Givnish & Systma
- Common Name: Waioli Valley Rollandia
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Rollandia parvifolia C.N. Forbes
Distribution and Habitat
- Cyanea parvifolia is endemic to Hawaii.
- Specifically, it is known from Waioli Valley on the island of Kauai.
- It thrives in moist and wet forests.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cyanea parvifolia is a perennial shrub.
Additional Information
- Cyanea is a genus of flowering plants, also known as Hawaiian lobelioids.
- The original specimen was collected in 1909 in Waioli Valley, northern Kauai.
- The accepted symbol for Cyanea parvifolia is CYPA23.
- It is possibly extinct.
Further Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyanea parvifolia.
- USDA Plants Database