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Mt. Kaala cyanea

Scientific Name: Cyanea superba ssp. regina

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Cyanea superba

Cyanea superba is a rare flowering plant belonging to the bellflower family (Campanulaceae). It is commonly known as Mt. Kaala cyanea and superb cyanea.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyanea superba (Cham.) A. Gray
  • Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Subspecies:
    • Cyanea superba subsp. superba
    • Cyanea superba ssp. regina (Wawra) Lammers - Mt. Kaala cyanea
  • Synonyms: Cyanea regina (Wawra) Rock

Distribution and Habitat

  • Cyanea superba is endemic to the island of O?ahu, Hawaii.
  • Historically, it was found in the northern Wai?anae Mountains and the southern Ko?olau mountains.
  • It grows in moist and wet forests.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Cyanea superba is described as a large, flowering tree.

Ecological Role

  • The text indicates non-native plants crowded the Cyanea out of its habitat.
  • Conservation Status: Endangered

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cyanea superba.
  • The British Database of World Flora and Fauna contains taxonomic information about Cyanea superba ssp. regina.
  • Garden Guides provides information on uses and gardening.