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willow cyanea
Scientific Name: Cyanea salicina
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cyanea salicina (Willow Cyanea)
Cyanea salicina, commonly known as Willow Cyanea, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the genus Cyanea.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyanea salicina H. Lv.
- Common Name: Willow Cyanea
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Cyanea larrisonii Rock, Cyanea rockii E. Wimm.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cyanea species, including Cyanea salicina, are endemic to Hawaii.
- They typically grow in moist and wet forests.
Morphological Characteristics
- Cyanea salicina is a perennial shrub.
Quirky Facts
- The species name "salicina" likely refers to the resemblance of its leaves to those of willows (Salix species).
Further Information
- Discover Life offers resources on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyanea salicina.
- The USDA PLANTS database contains a profile for Cyanea salicina, identified by the code CYSA9.