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spoonleaf cyanea
Scientific Name: Cyanea spathulata
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Spoonleaf Cyanea (Cyanea kahiliensis)
The Spoonleaf Cyanea, scientifically known as Cyanea kahiliensis, is a fascinating plant endemic to Hawaii. Belonging to the genus Cyanea, it's part of the Campanulaceae family and presents intriguing aspects regarding its biology, distribution, and nomenclature.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cyanea kahiliensis (H. St. John) Lammers
- Common Name: Spoonleaf Cyanea
- Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Cyanea spathulata
- Cyanea spathulata ssp. longipetiolata Lammers
- Other Species Mentioned: Cyanea copelandii Rock ssp. haleakalaensis (H. St. John) Lammers, Cyanea grimesiana Gaudich. var. cylindrocalyx Rock, Cyanea kauaulaensis, Cyanea kolekoleensis, Cyanea aculeatiflora Rock, Cyanea solenocalyx, Cyanea pilosa Gray ssp. longipedunculata (Rock) Lammers, Cyanea hamatiflora Rock, Cyanea dunbariae Rock
- USDA Symbol: CYSP5 (for Cyanea spathulata)
Distribution and Habitat
- The Spoonleaf Cyanea is endemic to Hawaii.
- It thrives in moist and wet forest environments.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Spoonleaf Cyanea is a shrub.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Additional Information
- This plant may experience a period of vegetational rest, during which watering needs are significantly reduced.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyanea kahiliensis.
- Permaculture Local Species database has information about the plant.