Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
kuhihewa
ID:
831592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lammers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 238 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830927

Common Names

  • Cyanea Kuhihewa
  • Kuhihewa Cyanea
  • Cyanea Kuhihewa Flower

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Description

Cyanea kuhihewa (also called Kuhihewa Cyanea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is endemic to Hawaii and is found in mesic and wet forests at elevations of 300–1,100 m. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 3–10 m. The leaves are oval to oblong-lanceolate, 4–10 cm long and 1–3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanea kuhihewa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various diseases and ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyanea kuhihewa is a bell-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small, green and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanea kuhihewa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 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 kuhihewa

Cyanea kuhihewa is found in Hawaii on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.

Cyanea kuhihewa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyanea kuhihewa?

Cyanea kuhihewa

What type of plant is Cyanea kuhihewa?

Endemic Hawaiian shrub

Where is Cyanea kuhihewa found?

Koolau Mountains, Oahu, 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-368202: Based on the initial data import
Thomas G. Lammers (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lammers' in the authors string.