Cyanea coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
831521
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hillebr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiian Isl. : 254 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830856
Common Names
- Cyanea coriacea
- Leathery Cyanea
- Hawaiian Lobelioid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyanea coriacea (also called Coriaceous Cyanea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has dark green, glossy, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanea coriacea 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 coriacea 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 coriacea is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family, Campanulaceae. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching a height of 6 m (20 ft). It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cyanea coriacea
Cyanea coriacea can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Cyanea coriacea FAQ
What are the common names of Cyanea coriacea?
Common names of Cyanea coriacea include leathery cyanea and cyanea.
What is the natural habitat of Cyanea coriacea?
Cyanea coriacea is native to tropical rainforests in South America.
What are the characteristics of Cyanea coriacea?
Cyanea coriacea is a small tree with dark green, glossy leaves and small, red fruits.
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-368138: Based on the initial data import
William Hillebrand (1821-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hillebr.' in the authors string.