Cyanea superba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
superba
ID:
831683
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 149 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831018
Common Names
- Cyanea superba
- Superb Cyanea
- Superba Cyanea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyanea superba (also called 'Superb Cyanea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is known only from the island of Kauai. It grows in wet forests, at elevations of 100–900 m (330–2,950 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Cyanea superba is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cyanea superba sub. regina (Wawra) LammersCyanea superba sub. superba
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanea superba is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green.
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Cyanea superba can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plant in a light, well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Where to Find Cyanea superba
Cyanea superba is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.
Cyanea superba FAQ
What are the common names of Cyanea superba?
Common names of Cyanea superba include Hawaiian lily, lily of the valley, and mountain lily.
What is the natural habitat of Cyanea superba?
The natural habitat of Cyanea superba is in moist, shady areas in the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the lifespan of Cyanea superba?
The lifespan of Cyanea superba is approximately 5 years.
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-368285: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.