Cyanea hardyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hardyi
ID:
831575
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rock
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 44: 236 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000830910
Common Names
- Cyanea Hardyi
- Hardyi Cyanea
- Cyanea Hardyi Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyanea hardyi (also called Hardy'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 hardyi 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 hardyi 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyanea hardyi 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 hardyi
Cyanea hardyi is found in Hawaii on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and Maui.
Cyanea hardyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyanea hardyi?
Cyanea hardyi
What is the common name of Cyanea hardyi?
Hardy's cyanea
Where is Cyanea hardyi 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-368188: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Rock (1884-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rock' in the authors string.