Status:
valid
Authors:
Rock
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 44: 231 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830854
Common Names
- Cyanea copelandii
- Copeland's Cyanea
- Hawaiian Lobeliad
Description
Cyanea copelandii (also called Copeland's 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 copelandii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cyanea copelandii sub. haleakalaensis (H.St.John) Lammers
Cyanea copelandii sub. copelandii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyanea copelandii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyanea copelandii 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 copelandii
Cyanea copelandii can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Cyanea copelandii FAQ
What are the common names of Cyanea copelandii?
Common names of Cyanea copelandii include Copeland's cyanea and cyanea.
What is the natural habitat of Cyanea copelandii?
Cyanea copelandii is native to tropical rainforests in South America.
What are the characteristics of Cyanea copelandii?
Cyanea copelandii 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,