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Wahiawa cyanea

Scientific Name: Cyanea sylvestris

Family: Campanulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Wahiawa Cyanea (Cyanea sylvestris)

The Wahiawa Cyanea, scientifically known as Cyanea sylvestris, is a perennial shrub belonging to the Campanulaceae (bellflower) family. It is also known by its common name, Wahiawa Cyanea.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is reported as being unsafe for both dogs and cats.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is reported as being unsafe for children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cyanea sylvestris A. Heller
  • Family: Campanulaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Cyanea knudsenii Rock
    • Cyanea sylvestris A. Heller var. eriantha (Skottsb.)
    • Cyanea hirtella (H. Mann) Hillebr. (considered an accepted name in some databases)
    • Cyanea sylvestris A. Heller var. eriantha (Skottsb.) F. Wimmer
    • Cyanea copelandii Rock ssp. haleakalaensis (H. St. John) Lammers

Distribution and Habitat

  • The Wahiawa Cyanea is endemic to Hawaii.
  • Specific locations mentioned include:
    • Wahiawa (Oahu)
    • Wahiawa Mountains (Kauai)
    • Wahiawa Stream drainage
    • Wahiawa Bog

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • The Wahiawa Cyanea is a shrub.
  • It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
  • Cyanea undulata, a related species, is described as an unbranched shrub.

Ecological Role

  • Several recovery plans are in place for the "Wahiawa plant cluster," which includes Cyanea undulata and other endangered species. This suggests the plant may be endangered or threatened.
  • Cyanea kolekoleensis, another species from the Wahiawa area, is listed as Critically Endangered and possibly extinct, highlighting conservation concerns within the genus.

Related Species and Hybrids

  • Mentioned in the text are several related Cyanea species, including:
    • Cyanea acuminata
    • Cyanea coriacea
    • Cyanea undulata
    • Cyanea kahiliensis
    • Cyanea remyi
    • Cyanea pilosa ssp. longipedunculata
    • Cyanea solenocalyx
    • Cyanea kuhihewa
    • Cyanea angustifolia
    • Cyanea kolekoleensis (formerly Delissea kolekoleensis)

Further Information

  • More information can be found at: http://www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/carr/cyanea.htm
  • MyTreeDB contains information about Cyanea sylvestris.