Cyanea asarifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asarifolia
ID:
831501
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 88: 61 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830836
Common Names
- Cyanea asarifolia
- Asarum-leaved Cyanea
- Hawaiian Lobeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyanea asarifolia (also called Asarum-Leaved Cyanea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Hawaii. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, bell-shaped white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forest floors and grassy meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanea asarifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanea asarifolia is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyanea asarifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in dry and mesic forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Cyanea asarifolia
Cyanea asarifolia can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Cyanea asarifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyanea asarifolia?
Cyanea asarifolia
What is the common name of Cyanea asarifolia?
Cyanea asarifolia
Where is Cyanea asarifolia native to?
Hawaii
Species in the Cyanea genus
Cyanea aculeatiflora, Cyanea acuminata, Cyanea angustifolia, Cyanea arborea, Cyanea asarifolia, Cyanea aspleniifolia, Cyanea calycina, Cyanea comata, Cyanea copelandii, Cyanea coriacea, Cyanea crispa, Cyanea cylindrocalyx, Cyanea dolichopoda, Cyanea dunbarii, Cyanea duvalliorum, Cyanea eleeleensis, Cyanea elliptica, Cyanea fissa, Cyanea floribunda, Cyanea gibsonii, Cyanea giffardii, Cyanea glabra, Cyanea grimesiana, Cyanea habenata, Cyanea hamatiflora, Cyanea hardyi, Cyanea hirtella, Cyanea horrida, Cyanea humboldtiana, Cyanea kahiliensis, Cyanea kolekoleensis, Cyanea koolauensis, Cyanea kuhihewa, Cyanea kunthiana, Cyanea lanceolata, Cyanea leptostegia, Cyanea linearifolia, Cyanea lobata, Cyanea longiflora, Cyanea longissima, Cyanea macrostegia, Cyanea magnicalyx, Cyanea mannii, Cyanea maritae, Cyanea marksii, Cyanea mauiensis, Cyanea maceldowneyi, Cyanea membranacea, Cyanea minutiflora, Cyanea munroi,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368119: Based on the initial data import
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.